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Over somebody’s head

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Intellectual ChallengePlay
Used when something is hard to grasp due to its intellectual level or technical nature. SlideThe chess grandmaster's strategies are completely over my head.
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Feeling LostPlay
Expresses a feeling of being lost or confused by the complexity of a topic. SlideThis advanced math is over my head; I need a tutor.
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Subtle NuancePlay
Indicates missing subtle points or nuances in conversation or explanation. SlideThe nuances in the poem flew over my head.