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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2016 Question 8

Question 8

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or words in italics: When the demand for his products fell, he was up to his ears in debt

  1. A.standing
  2. B.constantly
  3. C.deeply involved
  4. D.head above waters
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (deeply involved)

Explanation

'Up to one's ears' in something means deeply involved in it.