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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:

1. deeply involvedplay

  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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