Be up to your eyes in something

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phrase

To be very busy with something.

I'm up to my eyes in work, and I don't have time for anything else.
Visual representation of "be up to your eyes in something" - To be very busy with something

Often appears as...

  • up to my eyes in work
  • up to his eyes in debt

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Severity of Busyness

Emphasizes being extremely busy, not just any level of busyness.

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During tax season, accountants are up to their eyes in paperwork.
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Personal Involvement

Shows direct involvement in the situation, not observing from afar.

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As a wedding planner during peak season, I'm up to my eyes in work.
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Possible Neglect

Suggests potential neglect of other tasks or responsibilities.

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He's up to his eyes in video games and forgetting his homework.
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