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Meaning of over one's skis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Acting or speaking prematurely; getting ahead of oneself.

idiomatic

Examples

“[T]he Michigan coach said Cunningham was “way out over his skis” in projecting that Lewis’ absence was due to more than a minor injury.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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