above (one's) bend
above (one's) bend
Exceeding one's knowledge or ability. Lifting that heavy box is definitely above my bend—my arms are too scrawny for that! He's a great handyman but electrical work is above his bend. I thought I could handle this advanced math class, but the stuff we're learning is just way above my bend.
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above one's bend
and above one's huckleberryRur. beyond one's ability. Fixing those new cars with computers in them is above my bend. Joe's a good cook, but fancy desserts are above his huckleberry.
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