A phrase used to describe someone going beyond their capabilities or trying to do more than they can handle. The literal translation is 'to shit higher than the ass', but it's used metaphorically to criticize someone's excessive ambition or pretension.
Examples
- Spanish: Juan siempre está tratando de cagar más arriba del culo, en lugar de aceptar sus limitaciones.
- English: Juan is always trying to bite off more than he can chew, instead of accepting his limitations.