EYE EXPRESSIONS-4

Good morning again.

Today we look at yet another English expression that uses the word eye in it.  

Today's expression is: to be up to your eyes in something

Meaning: to have a lot of something to deal with; to have a lot of work.

Example 1:
Since they sacked twenty-five percent of the employees, we're up to our eyes in work. I hope this crisis ends soon.

Example 2:
I'm sorry Mike, I can't go out with you guys tonight. I'm up to my eyes in work.

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