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[영어 관용표현] TO BE SNOWED UNDER

TO BE SNOWED UNDER

 

 

Meaning

 

"To be snowed under" is an idiom that means to be overwhelmed with a large amount of work or responsibilities, making it difficult to manage or cope with.

 

 

Example sentences

 

  1. After taking on extra projects at work, I'm completely snowed under with deadlines.
  2. With exams approaching, students often find themselves snowed under with studying.
  3. The restaurant was snowed under with orders during the lunch rush.
  4. Since her promotion, Sarah has been snowed under with meetings and paperwork.
  5. The charity organization was snowed under with requests for assistance during the holiday season.
  6. I can't meet for lunch today; I'm snowed under with household chores.
  7. With the new baby arriving, we're snowed under with preparations for the nursery.
  8. During tax season, accountants are usually snowed under with clients needing their returns filed.
  9. The team was snowed under with injuries, making it difficult to field a competitive lineup.
  10. As a teacher, I'm often snowed under with grading papers and preparing lesson plans.