up to my ears

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Term: up to my ears

Definition:

adverb phrase - to be deeply or heavily involved in something; to be overwhelmed with a particular activity or situation.

Senses:

Sense 1: Completely occupied or overwhelmed.
Sense 2: In a state of maximum intensity or involvement.
Sense 3: To be fully informed or knowledgeable about something.

Examples:

Example 1: I'm up to my ears in work and don't have time for anything else.

Example 2: She's up to her ears in debt and is finding it hard to make ends meet.

Example 3: The team was up to their ears in preparation for the upcoming tournament.

Example 4: He was up to his ears in love, unable to think of anything else.

Example 5: After years of studying, she's finally up to her ears in knowledge on the subject.

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