up to one’s knees



up to one’s knees

mod. deep in something, such as paperwork or water. (see also knee-deep in something.) We’re up to our knees with orders and getting more all the time.
See also: knee, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sarnai-Mongolian
Alphonzoal-FAHN-zoEnglish (Rare)
Pettit['petit]
Mathildamə-TIL-də (English, Swedish)English, Swedish, Ancient Germanic
Loren['ləurən]
TikhonTEE-khahnRussian (Rare)