Exceeding one's knowledge or ability. Lifting that heavy box is definitely above my bend—my arms are too scrawny for that!He's a great handyman but electrical work his above his bend.See also: above, bend
above one's bend
and above one's huckleberryRur. beyond one's ability. Fixing those new cars with computers in them is above my bend.Joe's a good cook, but fancy desserts are above his huckleberry.See also: above, bend