释义 |
up to one's ears in informal Very busy with: I’m up to my ears in work here...- I was up to my ears in work, and literally talking on two phones at once like a tycoon in an old movie.
- I know you are all busy with your families, up to your ears in daily problem solving, and that the last thing you need is bad news.
- Other times, it can land you both up to your ears in big trouble.
See parent entry: ear |