up to their necks
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
This phrase likely originated from the idea of being so involved in something that it's as if you're submerged in it up to your neck.
مثال
- They are up to their necks in work.
- The team is up to their necks in preparations for the big event.
- They are up to their necks in debt.
ترکیبهای رایج
Up to my/your/his/her/our/their neck in
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- deeply involved “neck-deep in work” “up to their necks in debt”