Citations:up to one's neck in alligators

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English citations of up to one's neck in alligators

  • 2004, Robert Chan, Apparitions →ISBN, page 65:
    "I wish I could," she said, "but I'm just up to my neck in alligators. This commercial we've been shooting all week blew up yesterday. We need to start from scratch and re-shoot the whole ten yards."
  • 2008, Debra White Smith, Brittan →ISBN, page 132:
    "I've been up to my neck in alligators ever since."
    Brittan slipped off her sandals, rested her feet on the oriental coffee table, and stifled a yawn. "Up to your neck in alligators?" she echoed.
    "Yep, as in too busy to breathe."
  • 2012, Mike Smitley, Dead Files →ISBN:
    "I'm up to my neck in alligators right now! Not one word about a serial killer in this town, hear me!" Dr. Hendrichs leaned away from Ben and looked surprised. "Well, Ben, let's see here. What's in it for me if I keep my mouth shut?"
  • 2014, Mitzi Pool Bridges, Angel in Disguise →ISBN:
    She was up to her neck in alligators. Even if it were for only a month, it would buy her some time. "How's this; if you can bake and the customers come back for more, I'll pay you in cash."