An expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements or in its grammatically atypical use of words.
Idiom:
up to one's ears in work
Meaning:
have a lot of work to do
Example:
I would like to go with you but I am up to my ears in work at the moment.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.