What is another word for is up to ears in?
Pronunciation: [ɪz ˌʌp tʊ ˈi͡əz ˈɪn] (IPA) 
The phrase "is up to ears in" describes someone who is completely engulfed or overwhelmed with something. Synonyms for this phrase might include "neck-deep," "swamped," "immersed," "engulfed," or "drowning in." These words all convey the sense that someone is so completely involved in a situation that they can barely keep their head above water. Other possible synonyms might include "buried in," "suffocated by," or "overloaded with." Each of these phrases emphasizes the extreme nature of the situation, and suggests that the person in question is likely to be feeling very stressed, overwhelmed, or in over their head as a result of their current circumstances.
