What is the difference between these expressions:
The explanation I gave him is ...
- "beyond his knowledge"
- "above his head"
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Welcome to ELL.SE! I assume you mean to compare these in a context. If so, please everyone, details. Please..– M.A.R.Commented Feb 3, 2015 at 13:37
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see edited question– DrKochCommented Feb 3, 2015 at 13:42
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beyond his knowledge;
Means more than one knows whereas
above his head means that something is being placed above one’s head (Eg. Damocles’ sword).
If you think of the meaning:
more than one can handle then the expression would be:
over one’s head.
answered Feb 3, 2015 at 13:45
