Be beyond somebody

verb

If something is beyond someone, it means they cannot understand, imagine, or deal with it.

The concept of infinity is beyond most people.
Visual representation of "be beyond somebody" - If something is beyond someone, it means they cannot understand, imagine, or deal with it.

Often appears as...

  • something is beyond someone
  • the problem is beyond him

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

If a situation or decision is beyond someone, it means it's not within their control or it can't be influenced by them.

Her fate was beyond me.
Visual representation of "be beyond somebody" - If a situation or decision is beyond someone, it means it's not within their control or it can't be influenced by them.

Often appears as...

  • it is beyond them
  • the decision is beyond me

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

If something is beyond someone, it means they cannot understand, imagine, or deal with it.

The concept of infinity is beyond most people.
Visual representation of "be beyond somebody" - If something is beyond someone, it means they cannot understand, imagine, or deal with it.

Often appears as...

  • something is beyond someone
  • the problem is beyond him

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

If a situation or decision is beyond someone, it means it's not within their control or it can't be influenced by them.

Her fate was beyond me.
Visual representation of "be beyond somebody" - If a situation or decision is beyond someone, it means it's not within their control or it can't be influenced by them.

Often appears as...

  • it is beyond them
  • the decision is beyond me

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "be beyond somebody"
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Intellectual Limit

Use when referring to intellectual capacities, like understanding complicated concepts.

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Quantum physics is beyond most high school students.
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Mental Reach

This phrase can indicate that an idea is too challenging for someone's current knowledge or experience.

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Grasping the nuances of foreign policy is beyond us.
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Not Condescending

It's often a neutral phrase, not usually meant to put someone down for not understanding.

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This puzzle is beyond me, so let's try a different one.
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Intellectual Limit

Use when referring to intellectual capacities, like understanding complicated concepts.

Illustration for Intellectual Limit
Quantum physics is beyond most high school students.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Mental Reach

This phrase can indicate that an idea is too challenging for someone's current knowledge or experience.

Illustration for Mental Reach
Grasping the nuances of foreign policy is beyond us.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Condescending

It's often a neutral phrase, not usually meant to put someone down for not understanding.

Illustration for Not Condescending
This puzzle is beyond me, so let's try a different one.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Intellectual Limit

Use when referring to intellectual capacities, like understanding complicated concepts.

Illustration for Intellectual Limit
Quantum physics is beyond most high school students.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Mental Reach

This phrase can indicate that an idea is too challenging for someone's current knowledge or experience.

Illustration for Mental Reach
Grasping the nuances of foreign policy is beyond us.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Condescending

It's often a neutral phrase, not usually meant to put someone down for not understanding.

Illustration for Not Condescending
This puzzle is beyond me, so let's try a different one.
Visual representation of the word "Be beyond somebody"

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