talk over someone's head
To communicate something beyond the level of comprehension of the target.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The teacher talked over our heads during the science lesson.”
“The expert used so much technical jargon that he was clearly talking over the heads of the audience.”
“By using complex legal terminology during the initial consultation, the lawyer inadvertently talked over his client's head, leaving her confused about her own case.”
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all talk and no cider
All talk and no results.
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bang one's head against a brick wall
To waste effort on a futile project.
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bang some heads together
Attempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.
Last updated August 10, 2026