be a huckleberry above (one's) persimmon
be a huckleberry above (one's) persimmon
dated To be somewhat or slightly beyond one's abilities or talents. Primarily heard in US. I'd like to help you fellas out, but I'm afraid herding cattle is a huckleberry above my persimmon.
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