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Definition

Beyond one's power or ability.

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In Context

  • "I shall not attempt to describe the curiosities at Peale's Museum; it is above my bend."
  • "It would be above my bend to attempt telling you all we saw among the Redskins."
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Related Idioms

a

above one's huckleberry

Synonym of above one's bend (“beyond one's power or ability”).

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huckleberry above one's persimmon

Something beyond one's power or ability.

 p

pulling power

A person's ability to attract other people sexually.

 p

poor power

Limited ability.

 a

above and beyond

Doing more than is expected or required.
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