Be out of your depth

Pro Tip 1/3

Skill Level

Use when admitting a task is beyond your current skill set.

I'd love to help with the budget report, but I'm out of my depth with numbers.

Pro Tip 2/3

Emotional State

Reflects feeling uneasy or insecure about being unable to manage a task.

In the debating competition, I felt out of my depth and anxious.

Pro Tip 3/3

Humble Admission

Shows humility by acknowledging a lack of expertise.

I'm out of my depth when it comes to French cuisine.