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1 to get out of one’s depth
to get out of one’s deptha) perder pé. b) fig ver-se diante de uma tarefa demasiadamente difícil. -
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[depƟ]1) (the distance from the top downwards or from the surface inwards especially if great: Coal is mined at a depth of 1,000 m.) profundidade2) (intensity or strength especially if great: The depth of colour was astonishing; The depth of his feeling prevented him from speaking.) profundidade•- depths- in-depth
- in depth* * *[depθ] n 1 profundidade, profundeza. 2 fundo. 3 lugar profundo, abismo. 4 espessura, largura, altura. 5 meio (da noite), vigor, coração (do inverno). 6 centro, lugar situado no interior de uma circunferência. 7 depths mar, oceano. 8 penetração, agudeza. 9 impenetrabilidade, obstrusidade. 10 profundidade (da ciência, etc.). 11 intensidade, tonalidade de cor, obscuridade. 12 Naut pontal, altura de embarcação entre a quilha e a primeira coberta. 13 o mais íntimo, recôndito, profundo. in depth a fundo, em profundidade. in the depths of misery em profunda miséria. to get out of one’s depth a) perder pé. b) fig ver-se diante de uma tarefa demasiadamente difícil.
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out of one's depth — ► out of one s depth 1) in water too deep to stand in. 2) in a situation beyond one s capabilities. Main Entry: ↑depth … English terms dictionary
out of one's depth — phrasal see beyond one s depth * * * out of one s depth 1. In water where one cannot touch bottom with one s head above the surface, or too deep for one s safety 2. In a situation, etc beyond one s understanding • • • Main Entry: ↑depth * * * in… … Useful english dictionary
out of one's depth — phrasal see beyond one s depth … New Collegiate Dictionary
out of one's depth — adjective a) To be in a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle. The teams first game was against the league champions; they were out of their depth and knew it. b) To be in water so deep that one cannot stand up and a may… … Wiktionary
out of one's depth — 1》 in water too deep to stand in. 2》 in a situation beyond one s capabilities. → depth … English new terms dictionary
out of or beyond one's depth — idi out of or beyond one s depth beyond one s knowledge or capability … From formal English to slang
out of one's element — {adv. phr.} Outside of your natural surroundings; where you do not belong or fit in. * /Wild animals are out of their element in cages./ * /Chris is out of his element in singing class./ Compare: OUT OF PLACE, BEYOND ONE S DEPTH. Contrast: IN ONE … Dictionary of American idioms
out of one's element — {adv. phr.} Outside of your natural surroundings; where you do not belong or fit in. * /Wild animals are out of their element in cages./ * /Chris is out of his element in singing class./ Compare: OUT OF PLACE, BEYOND ONE S DEPTH. Contrast: IN ONE … Dictionary of American idioms
out\ of\ one's\ element — adv. phr. Outside of your natural surroundings; where you do not belong or fit in. Wild animals are out of their element in cages. Chris is out of his element in singing class. Compare: out of place, beyond one s depth Contrast: in one s element … Словарь американских идиом
beyond one's depth — or out of one s depth phrasal beyond the limits of one s capabilities < an actor who is clearly out of his depth in serious drama > … New Collegiate Dictionary
beyond one's depth — phrasal or out of one s depth 1. : in water that is deeper than one s height 2. : beyond the limit of one s mental capability … Useful english dictionary
