The English We Speak: In over my head
5/19/20263 min
Do you almost feel like you're drowning in your tasks? Maybe you're in over your head. Learn when and how to use this expression with Becca and Feifei.
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Feifei· Host0:21
Hello, and welcome to The English We Speak, where we explain phrases and expressions used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them too. I'm Feifei.
Becca· Guest0:33
And I'm Becca.
Feifei· Host0:34
Oh, you don't sound like your usual happy self.
Becca· Guest0:38
Well, I just have so much work to do. I feel like I'm in over my head.
Feifei· Host0:43
Oh, no, I'm sorry you feel that way. Is there anything I can do to help?
Becca· Guest0:48
Mm, I don't think so. I've just got to focus and get this stuff done.
Feifei· Host0:52
All right. But before you do that, would you mind explaining the phrase in over your head?
Becca· Guest0:59
Sure. Imagine you have many things to do, and it almost feels like you're drowning in your tasks. The phrase in over your head comes from the literal dangerous situation of being in water that is deeper than your height.
Feifei· Host1:12
I see, so it's a pretty negative feeling.
Becca· Guest1:14
Yes. When you're involved in a situation that's too difficult or maybe overwhelming to manage or you don't know where to start, you're in over your head.
Feifei· Host1:23
Let's hear some more examples of this phrase in over your head.