Up to the neck meaning
What does the saying 'Up to the neck' mean?
Idiom: Up to the neck
Meaning:
If someone's in something up to the neck, they are very involved in it, especially when it's something wrong.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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