ABOVE ONE’S HUCKLEBERRY (BEND, or HOOK), adv. phr. (American).—Beyond one’s ability; out of one’s reach. See Bend.
1852. W. G. SIMMS, As Good as a Comedy: or, The Tennesseean’s Story, iv. Well, Squire Barry, you’re a HUCKLEBERRY ABOVE MY PERSIMMON, but I reckon something can be done.
