be out of somebody's league
be out of (one's) league
To be a poor match for someone, often because someone or something is considered superior. Although it can be used in other situations, this phrase is very often applied to romantic partners that are not similarly attractive or wealthy. I can't believe that average-looking guy is dating a supermodel—she is totally out of his league! I've only been working in IT for a few months, so that advanced position is really out of my league. I know that people think my wife is out of my league, but I really don't care—we love each other and that's all that matters.
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be out of somebody’s ˈleague
(informal) be too difficult, expensive, etc. for somebody: You can’t afford a lawyer like that. She’s way out of your league.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
- be out of (one's) league
- be left in charge (of someone or something)
- accompany (one) on a/(one's) journey
- accompany on a journey
- be put in charge (of someone or something)
- be ships that pass in the night
- be like ships that pass in the night
- be like ships passing in the night
- bell, book, and candle
- bell, book, and candle things that are miraculous or that signal that