c'est au-dessus de toi ?
Why does the saying "c'est au-dessus de toi" mean "its beneath you" when au-dessus means over. Its the wrong direction, its confusing. Please help.

Thanks!

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c'est au-dessus de toi ?
Why does the saying "c'est au-dessus de toi" mean "its beneath you" when au-dessus means over. Its the wrong direction, its confusing. Please help.

Thanks!

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I would say that it would mean:  it's beyond you / it's too much for you
Ce problème de math est tellement difficile, c'est au dessus de toi!

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I think that there is a mistake because I would say that "its beneath you" means "c'est au dessous de toi"

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