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up to his neck

/ʌp tə hɪz nek/

Traduction: Expression familière signifiant être extrêmement occupé, profondément impliqué ou submergé par une situation, un travail ou des problèmes.

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/ʌp tə hɪz nek/B2informal
  • frExpression familière signifiant être extrêmement occupé, profondément impliqué ou submergé par une situation, un travail ou des problèmes.

An informal expression meaning to be extremely busy, deeply involved, or overwhelmed by a situation, work, or problems.

  1. Very busy or overwhelmedB2informal

    To be extremely busy or deeply involved in something, often to the point of being overwhelmed.

    frdébordé jusqu'au cou

    • He is up to his neck in work and can't take any more projects.
    • She was up to her neck in paperwork all day.
    • I'm up to my neck in deadlines this week.
  2. Deeply involved in a problemB2informal

    To be heavily involved in a difficult or troublesome situation.

    frJusqu'au cou

    • He is up to his neck in debt after buying the house.
    • The company is up to its neck in legal troubles.
    • She found herself up to her neck in a complicated dispute.