Beyond my ability vs Beyond my abilities

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Beyond my ability' is used when referring to a specific skill or capability that one possesses, while 'beyond my abilities' is used when referring to a range of skills or capabilities. The choice between the two depends on whether you are talking about a singular ability or multiple abilities.

Last updated: April 04, 2024 • 786 views

Beyond my ability

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a specific skill or capability that one possesses.

This phrase is used when you want to express that something is too difficult for you to do based on a particular skill or capability you have.

Examples:

The task was beyond my ability to solve.
Playing the piano at a professional level is beyond my ability.

Alternatives:

beyond what I can do
beyond my skill set
beyond my capacity

Beyond my abilities

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a range of skills or capabilities that one possesses.

This phrase is used when you want to express that something is too difficult for you to do based on a variety of skills or capabilities you have.

Examples:

The project was beyond my abilities to complete.
Understanding advanced calculus is beyond my abilities.

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But your pain is beyond my abilities.
A fascinating lecture, Herr Professor. Although I am afraid some of it was beyond my abilities.
But if this were beyond my abilities, I wouldn't be throwing my hat in the ring.
Imp.-: There are a couple of minor things regarding the rendering, however the amount of work to properly fix this is considerable and beyond my abilities.
He's beyond my abilities.
Though I am indeed your eldest son and heir, to rule in your place is far beyond my abilities.
Because a gang of cheeroot vendors considered a haircut beyond my abilities.
I'm told midair refueling would be beyond my abilities.

Alternatives:

beyond what I am capable of
beyond my skill set
beyond my capacity

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