Idiom: out of one’s league

Meaning

Idiom: out of one’s league

trying to do something that one isn’t prepared or qualified for or that isn’t right for the person

— I tried to train for a marathon but it was out of my league—I’ve decided to start with the 10K race instead.

— In the advanced English class I felt completely out of my league but the upper intermediate class has been perfect.

— My sister really feels out of her league here at the law firm and she wants to quit.

— I used to feel out of my league being the only woman in management but now I have a lot of confidence and experience.

— Our children have scholarships to an elite boarding school and they feel out of their league socially because we are so poor.

— I'm out of my league at this company but I pretend I'm wealthy by leasing a car and using my credit cards to pay for expensive clothes.

— You girlfriend is so beautiful! Dude, you're way out of your league.

— Our debate team was really out of our league. The winning team was truly an inspiration.

— Do you feel out of your league in swim class or do you want to stay in the same level?