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/əp tu jɔr nɛk/ Listen

Up to your neck

adjective

Deeply involved. Synonyms: neck-deep, up to her neck, up to his neck, up to my neck, up to our necks, up to their necks. "Up to their necks in debt"

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... it," called out Gusty Bellows at that moment. "I stuck this pole down in the soft slush, and my stars! it goes right through to China, I reckon. Anyhow, I couldn't reach bottom. And if you jumped over, Phil, you'd be up to your neck at the start. Let's tie a rope under your arms ...

— The Banner Boy Scouts Afloat • George A. Warren