UP TO ONE'S NECK


Meaning of UP TO ONE'S NECK in English

{adv. phr.} Overwhelmed with; submerged in. * /"During the summer season in our cottage by the lake," the Allens complained, "we are usually up to our necks in uninvited guests."/ Compare: UP TO ONE'S EARS.

Dictionary of English idioms .      Словарь английских идиом.