snowed under
The phrase "snowed under" typically refers to a person feeling overwhelmed or inundated with a large amount of work, tasks, or responsibilities. It is often used to describe a situation where someone feels buried or trapped under an excessive workload or obligations, similar to being physically buried under a heavy layer of snow.
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