OVER ONE'S HEAD


Meaning of OVER ONE'S HEAD in English

phrasal

1. : beyond one's comprehension

he liked pictures but art criticism was over his head

the speech went over the heads of the audience

2. : so as to pass over or ignore one's superior standing or authority

quit when his juniors were promoted over his head

went over the head of his boss to complain

3. obsolete : past , gone-by

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