up to our necks
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
This phrase originated from the idea of being in water up to one's neck, suggesting a state of difficulty or trouble.
مثال
- We're up to our necks in work.
- They are up to their necks in debt.
- I'm up to my neck in paperwork.
ترکیبهای رایج
up to our necks in work up to our necks in debt up to our necks in trouble up to our necks in problems
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- deeply involved “neck-deep in work” “up to their necks in debt”