How to Pronounce "in over your head"
expression
in OH-ver yer HED
in OH-vuh yor HED
Definition
If you are "in over your head," you are in a situation that is too difficult for you to handle or understand.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɛd
British English
ˈɪn/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in OH-ver yer HED
UK
in OH-vuh yor HED
Listen in Context
I'm in over my head with this math homework.
He got in over his head at his new job.
If you feel in over your head, ask for help.
She was excited to volunteer, but soon realized she was in over her head.