hold over one's head

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Definition of hold over one's head in English English dictionary

hold over someone's head
To harp on; to remind continuously (especially of a misstep or defeat)

I get one parking ticket and he holds it over my head for six months.

over one's head
More than one can handle; too much (especially in over one’s head)

I’m in over my head on this project. Can you help?.

over one's head
Performing at a level greatly superior to one's usual level of performance

He just shot a spectacularly over his head round of golf and beat all of us.

over one's head
More complex or confusing than one can understand; beyond one’s comprehension

This is way over my head. Can you explain it more simply?.

over one's head
(deyim) In a situation that is too much or too difficult for one to handle
hold over one's head

    Turkish pronunciation

    hōld ōvır wʌnz hed

    Pronunciation

    /ˈhōld ˈōvər ˈwənz ˈhed/ /ˈhoʊld ˈoʊvɜr ˈwʌnz ˈhɛd/
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