Be in over one’s head 处于某种困难的境地,很难解决和应对、处理和摆脱
e.g. I think I’m in over my head with Amy. She wants marriage, kids and a house, and I’m just not ready for any of that. 我觉得我跟Amy现在有点难搞,她想要结婚,要孩子,有个房子。但是我现在还没准备好。
e.g. When I became a graduate student I knew at once I was in over my head. 当我是研究生的时候,我就知道,我要麻烦了。