| Idiom | up to your eyes |
|---|---|
| Definition | to be very busy or occupied; to have a lot of |
| Examples | - Sorry, I won't be able to come tomorrow. I'm up to my eyes at the moment. - I feel sorry for her. She's up to her eyes in problems at work, and it's making her ill. - I've been up to my eyes in several projects and out of town on others, so my email has built up. - I was a typical housewife, up to my eyes in washing-up and nappies. |
| Note | An alternative is up to my ears. |
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