Meaning of the word "be up to your ears in" in English

What does "be up to your ears in" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

be up to your ears in

US /bi ʌp tu jʊər ɪərz ɪn/
UK /bi ʌp tu jɔːr ɪərz ɪn/
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Idiom

to be very busy with something, or to have a lot of something, especially problems or work

Example:
I'm up to my ears in work this week, so I can't go out.
After the storm, they were up to their ears in debt.