Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

above one's bend

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.92 in modern English

Syllables: above one's bend
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Beyond one's power or ability.

American usage; Dated

Example Sentences

"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."

Usage

American usage
Dated

Synonyms

above one's huckleberry

Questions

What does above one's bend mean?: Beyond one's power or ability.

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