Snow under

Meaning

The idiom "snow under" means to work very hard or be extremely busy, often to the point of being overwhelmed or stressed. It can also mean to perform well under pressure or in a difficult situation.

Usage

• "I've been snowed under with work lately, but I'm managing to keep up." (working too much)
• "We were snowed under during the storm, but we made it through safely." (being overwhelmed by a difficult situation)
• "He seems to thrive under pressure, even when he's snowed under with deadlines." (performing well under pressure)
• "I don't know how you do it, you're always so organized and on top of things. I feel like I'm just snowing under with work." (feeling overwhelmed)
• "The team worked tirelessly to finish the project before the deadline, but they managed to snow under the pressure and deliver it on time." (working hard to meet a deadline)

Roots and History

The idiom "snow under" has its roots in medieval times when people would work in the fields during the winter months. The heavy snowfall would cover their bodies, making them feel like they were being weighed down by the snow. Over time, the phrase evolved to mean working very hard or being extremely busy.

Synonyms in English

• Overwhelmed
• Stressed out
• Inundated
• Overextended
• Overloaded

Synonyms in other languages

• French: "J'ai l'air d'être trop occupé" - This phrase means to feel busy or preoccupied.
• Spanish: "Estoy demasiado ocupado" - This phrase means to be too busy.
• German: "Ich bin zu viel geachtet" - This phrase means to feel overwhelmed by expectations or demands.
• Italian: "Sono troppo occupato" - This phrase means to be too busy.
• Portuguese: "Estou muito ocupado" - This phrase means to be very busy.

Similar Idioms

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• so to speak

• scared to death