up to here

Definition

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see up to, here.

Etymology

All such constructions, along with elbow-deep, knee-deep, waist-deep, neckdeep, and so on, rely on the same metaphor: the depth to which a wader or swimmer is submerged in a body of water.

Example Sentences

• "Just fill the bucket with water up to here."
• "I have been up to here in paperwork all week."
• "They have their lives to live and I'm up to here in disgust with mine."

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