Use when referring to intellectual capacities, like understanding complicated concepts. Quantum physics is beyond most high school students.
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Mental Reach
This phrase can indicate that an idea is too challenging for someone's current knowledge or experience. Grasping the nuances of foreign policy is beyond us.
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Not Condescending
It's often a neutral phrase, not usually meant to put someone down for not understanding. This puzzle is beyond me, so let's try a different one.