knee-deep
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knee–deep

adjective \-ˈdēp\

Definition of KNEE-DEEP

1
a : sunk to the knees <knee–deep in mud>
b : deeply engaged or occupied <knee–deep in work>

First Known Use of KNEE-DEEP

15th century

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