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
Magne-Norwegian
Aysun-Turkish
HumphryHUM-freeEnglish (Rare)
EdithEE-dith (English), E-dit (German, Swedish)English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch
Arnall['a:nəl]
Kenyon-English