What does up to my neck mean?

Definition of up to one's neck in
: deeply involved in or affected by (something) She's up to her neck in work. He's up to his neck in debt.
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Are you up to your neck in deadline?

to be very involved in a situation, or to have too much of the thing stated: She's up to her neck in debt/problems/work.
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What does you have me on my neck mean?

To be in a position of control or power over someone else; to have another person in a vulnerable position. It looks like you have your foot on his neck in this negotiation, so I'm confident that you'll get the outcome you want.
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What is the meaning of above the neck?

1 on top of or higher than; over. the sky above the earth. 2 greater than in quantity or degree.
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What does neck mean in slang?

1 : to engage in amorous kissing and caressing. 2 : to become constricted : narrow.
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Was up to his ears meaning?

Deeply involved; also, oversupplied, surfeited. For example, I'm up to my ears in work, or He's in up to his eyes with the in-laws. This hyperbolic and slangy idiom implies one is flooded with something up to those organs.
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What does hug your neck mean?

Hugging somebody's neck is a gesture of affection. You can hug anybody's neck if you're a mind to, but my family generally only hugs the necks of those relative who are closer than a third cousin, twice removed. Maggie May, I am so glad you stopped by. You just come right over here and let me hug your neck.
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What does it mean when a guy breathes on your neck?

If you say that someone is breathing down your neck, you mean that they are watching you very closely and checking everything you do.
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What does boot on the neck mean?

A boot to the neck of a person is putting pressure (in a threatening manner) on that person to do what you want them to do.
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What is necking Urban Dictionary?

Informal. kissing, caressing, and other sexual activity between partners that does not involve stimulation of the genitals or sexual intercourse. Architecture. a molding or group of moldings between the projecting part of a capital of a column and the shaft. gorgerin.
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What does wet behind the ears means?

Immature, inexperienced, as in How can you take instructions from Tom? He's still wet behind the ears, or Jane's not dry behind the ears yet. This term alludes to the fact that the last place to dry in a newborn colt or calf is the indentation behind its ears. [
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What is the meaning of my hands are full?

Definition of have one's hands full

: to be very busy She'll have her hands full with the new baby.
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Why do guys like kissing so much?

Kissing causes a chemical reaction in your brain, including a burst of the hormone oxytocin. It's often referred to as the “love hormone,” because it stirs up feelings of affection and attachment. According to a 2013 study, oxytocin is particularly important in helping men bond with a partner and stay monogamous.
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Why do guys breathe heavily when making out?

If you're really into this dude, the kiss sends shock waves throughout your body that can increase blood flow to certain areas. Think stiffened nipples, fluttery stomach, tingling genitals. Sensing the hubbub, the adrenal glands unleash adrenaline. Cue a pounding heart, heavy breathing, or sweaty palms.
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How do you hug someone romantically?

To hug romantically, wrap your arms around your partner's waist if you're taller than them, or wrap your arms around their neck if you're shorter. Then, when you're hugging, nuzzle your head into your partner's chest or neck to make the hug more intimate. You can also rub your hands on their arm or back a few times.
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What does it mean when a guy hugs you with both arms?

The Friendly Hug

A guy will throw both arms around you for a few seconds in a warm, but brief hug. This basic hug shows you that he cares about you in a friendly, platonic way. Even if the hug lasts more than a few seconds, it could still be a friendly hug. Pay attention to the circumstances surrounding the hug.
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What are 3 types of hugs?

The 7 Types Of Hugs & What They Say About Your Relationship
  • Side hug. ...
  • Friend hug. ...
  • Hugging from behind. ...
  • Hugging around the waist. ...
  • Bear hug, aka tight hug with a squeeze. ...
  • One-sided hug. ...
  • Heart-to-heart hug.
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What does talking through your hat mean?

Talk nonsense; also, hold forth about something one knows very little about. For example, He was talking through his hat when he described the shipwreck, or Mother went on and on about various screwdrivers but in fact she was talking through her hat.
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What does rain check mean?

Definition of rain check

1 : a ticket stub good for a later performance when the scheduled one is rained out. 2 : an assurance of a deferred extension of an offer especially : a document assuring that a customer can take advantage of a sale later if the item or service offered is not available (as by being sold out)
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What is the meaning of to barking up the wrong tree?

informal. to be wrong about the reason for something or the way to achieve something: She thinks it'll solve the problem, but I think she's barking up the wrong tree. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
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Are kisses supposed to be wet?

Your tongue should never be long, wet and limp; this person's face should never have a wet upper lip, wet lower lip, wet cheek or wet chin. If he or she has to pull away and wipe of his or her face, it's definitely not hot.
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How does a kiss taste?

The kissing flavor of love is soft and subtle and has a slight sweet taste to it. When you having a quick tongue-in-kiss, with some one-night stand, it often tasted like boiled potatoes water. It's kind of bland and has a dull acid flavor all on its own. Sort of a foul flavor in a way.
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What is a French kiss?

What Is a French Kiss? A French kiss (also called a tongue kiss, a deep kiss, or making out) is a kiss in which one or both partners use their tongues to stimulate each other's mouths for mutual sexual pleasure.
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What does spilling the beans mean?

Disclose a secret or reveal something prematurely, as in You can count on little Carol to spill the beans about the surprise. In this colloquial expression, first recorded in 1919, spill means “divulge,” a usage dating from the 1500s.
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