be up to (one's) chin in (something)

be up to (one's) chin in (something)

To have too much of something; to be overwhelmed by something. I'm still unpacking, so I'm up to my chin in boxes. If any of my guys get hurt at the construction site, I'll be up to my chin in paperwork.
See also: chin, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be strong on (something)
  • address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
  • address comments or remarks to
  • address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
  • be in it for
  • a run on (something)
  • (something) is over (one's) head
  • a rush on (something)
  • at the point of (doing something)
  • be dying for (something)