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neck-deep

adj. deeply involved; "neck-deep in work"; "up to their necks in debt" [syn: up to my neck, up to your neck, up to her neck, up to his neck, up to our necks, up to their necks]

Usage examples of "neck-deep".

Stalactites threw angular shadows across the ceiling, and stalagmites stood neck-deep in the pool.

Just as well that he did, or Sideshow Alley would have been neck-deep in exotic dancers.

Slowly he lowered himself neck-deep into the water, feeling its warmth soak through him, giving himself over to the sensation.