out of one's league

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In a situation in which one is mismatched with one or more others, whose accomplishments, preparedness, or other characteristics are on a significantly higher or lower level than one's own

He has an unwitting instructor in his cocky, bullying co-worker and pal, Kent (Pablo Schreiber), a slimeball whose knockout wife, Carly (Piper Perabo), is way out of his league.

exceeding one's competence level

Most U.S. authors trying to depict European sophistication seem indefinably out of their league, like children sashaying around in grown-up shoes.

too good or too expensive for one's level
(deyim) Out of one's league is slang for to be in a situation where one is surrounded by people who are more skilful, experienced and sophisticated than oneself
out of his league
not in his own class, beyond his ability
out of one's league
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