(in) up to (one's) elbows

Extremely busy; deeply involved or engrossed (in or with something). I'd love to come for a pint, but I'm in up to my elbows with work for my class on Monday. John has been up to his elbows with the kids lately.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Willie	['wili]
Alban	['ɔ:lbən]
Chloe	KLO-ee (English)	English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Stiina	STEE:-nah	Finnish
Aberdeen	[æbə'di:n]
Naz	-	Turkish