be a huckleberry above (one's) persimmon

be a huckleberry above (one's) persimmon

dated To be somewhat or slightly beyond one's abilities or talents. Primarily heard in US. I'd like to help you fellas out, but I'm afraid herding cattle is a huckleberry above my persimmon.
See also: above, huckleberry, persimmon
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be a huckleberry over (one's) persimmon
  • huckleberry above (one's) persimmon
  • persimmon
  • in deep water
  • in deep water(s)
  • find (one's) bearings
  • find/get your bearings
  • one's bearings
  • (one's) bearings
  • get in(to) deep water