How to Pronounce "out of your depth"
expression
OWT-uhv-YOOR-DEPTH
OWT-ov-YAW-DEPTH
Definition
If you are "out of your depth," you are in a situation that is too difficult for you or where you don't have enough knowledge or experience.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdɛpθ
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /jˈɔː/ /dˈɛpθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-YOOR-DEPTH
UK
OWT-ov-YAW-DEPTH
Listen in Context
I was completely out of my depth in my new math class.
He felt out of his depth during the meeting because everyone else was an expert.
When I tried to fix the car, I quickly realized I was out of my depth.
Honestly, I'm a bit out of my depth with all this new software—could you help me?