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UP TO THEIR NECKS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does up to their necks mean?
• UP TO THEIR NECKS (adjective)
The adjective UP TO THEIR NECKS has 1 sense:
Familiarity information: UP TO THEIR NECKS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• UP TO THEIR NECKS (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
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 your neck
Context example:
up to their necks in debt
Similar:
involved (connected by participation or association or use)
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