up to (one's) ears in (something)

up to (one's) ears in (something)

Having too much of something; overwhelmed by something. We're still unpacking our new house, so we're just up to our ears in boxes. If any of my guys get hurt at the construction site, I'll be up to my ears in paperwork.See also: ear, up

up to your ears in

very busy with or deeply involved in. informalSee also: ear, up