| 词汇 | be snowed under |
| 释义 | Idiom be snowed under to have so much work that you have problems dealing with it all.She wants me to take some time off but I'm snowed under with work at the moment. (often + with)be snowed under to have so much work, so many letters, phone calls etc, that it is difficult to deal with everything: I would have called you earlier but I've been absolutely snowed under. The producers say they've been snowed under with applications from people who want to be on the show. be snowed underTo be very busy or overwhelmed with something. This phrase evokes the image of being buried under an avalanche. I'd love to go out to dinner tonight, but I'm totally snowed under at the office right now. Kate's not coming tonight because she's snowed under with research for her thesis. be snowed ˈunder (with something)have more things, especially work, than you feel able to deal with: I’d love to come but I’m completely snowed under at the moment. |
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