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up to their necks

/ʌp tə ðeər neks/

翻译: 习语,意为深深卷入或深陷于某困境、问题或任务之中,常暗含麻烦缠身或忙得不可开交之意。

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/ʌp tə ðeər neks/B2informal
  • zh习语,意为深深卷入或深陷于某困境、问题或任务之中,常暗含麻烦缠身或忙得不可开交之意。

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.

    zh忙得不可开交

    • 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.