Beyond your ken

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Outside of your understanding or knowledge.

Quantum physics is completely beyond my ken.
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Often appears as...

  • beyond one's ken
  • completely beyond my ken
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Not Literal

Understand it's figurative, meaning limited understanding, not actual physical distance or visibility.

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The reasons for his decision were beyond my ken.
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Rarely Used

Know it's not common in everyday conversation, but found in literature or formal contexts.

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Her mastery of the subject was beyond my ken.
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Intangible Concepts

Used for abstract ideas or complex topics, not simple, concrete items.

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The philosopher’s theories are beyond my ken.
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