I am snowed under with work today.
snowed under
idiomHaving a lot of things to do, usually work-related; tied up.
Origin
disputed originLate 19th-century American: overwhelmed as if buried by a snowfall.
She cannot join us for lunch because she is completely snowed under with end-of-year reports.
Although he hoped to take a vacation, he remained snowed under with urgent projects that required his immediate and undivided attention.
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snow job
An attempt to persuade a person using flattery or deception.
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snow on the mountaintop
Gray or white hair on one's head, especially as an indication of aging.
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snow on the rooftop
Gray or white hair on one's head, especially as an indication of aging.
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snow out
To cover with snow.
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walk in the snow
An occasion when a momentous career decision is made, especially a decision to resign or retire.
Last updated June 6, 2026