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Up to your neck in alligators Meaning in English

expression

UP too yer NEK in AL-uh-GAY-terz
UP tyoo yaw NEK in AL-i-GAY-tuhz

Definition

An informal expression meaning you are overwhelmed or very busy dealing with many problems or difficult tasks.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, often humorous. Used to describe being extremely busy with difficulties, not literal danger. Commonly appears as 'I'm up to my neck in alligators' or with 'eyeballs' for emphasis. Avoid in formal settings.

Spanish: hasta el cuello de problemas - metido en líosPortuguese (BR): cheio de problemas - atolado até o pescoço de problemasPortuguese (PT): cheio de problemas - atolado até ao pescoço em problemasChinese (Simplified): 深陷困境 - 忙得不可开交Chinese (Traditional): 深陷困境 - 忙得不可開交Hindi: समस्याओं में डूबा हुआArabic: غارق في المشاكل حتى عنقكBengali: সমস্যায় গলা পর্যন্ত ডুবে থাকা - ঝামেলায় গলা পর্যন্ত ডুবে যাওয়াRussian: по уши в проблемах - завален деламиJapanese: 問題だらけで手一杯 - 仕事や問題に首まで浸かっているVietnamese: ngập đầu trong rắc rối - ngập đầu ngập cổ với công việcKorean: 문제에 파묻혀 있다 - 일이 산더미다Turkish: başını beladan kaldıramamak - işlerin içinde boğulmakUrdu: مسائل میں گردن تک ڈوبا ہوا ہونا - مشکلات میں گھرا ہوناIndonesian: tenggelam dalam masalah - sibuk sampai leher dengan masalah

Example Sentences

He joked that he's up to his neck in alligators since he started his new job.

natural

I'm up to my neck in alligators with work this week.

basic

She feels up to her neck in alligators with family issues.

basic

We are all up to our necks in alligators during exam time.

basic

Sorry I didn't call back—I'm up to my neck in alligators right now.

natural

When you're up to your neck in alligators, it's tough to think about anything else.

natural