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up to their necks

/ʌp tə ðeər neks/

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/ʌp tə ðeər neks/B2informal
  • ruИдиоматическое выражение, означающее быть глубоко вовлеченным или перегруженным сложной ситуацией, проблемой или задачей, часто подразумевающее неприятности или чрезмерную занятость.

An idiomatic expression meaning to be deeply involved in or overwhelmed by a difficult situation, problem, or task, often implying being in trouble or having too much to deal with.

  1. Deeply involved or overwhelmedB2informal

    To be extremely busy or deeply involved in a difficult situation, often with too much work or problems.

    ruПо горло

    • They are up to their necks in paperwork before the deadline.
    • She is up to her neck in debt after buying the house.
    • The team is up to their necks in preparations for the event.