être dans le jus
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être dans le jus
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (colloquial) (idiom) (to be overwhelmed)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to be swamped (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Ma fille est dans le jus avec tous les devoirs à rendre.My daughter is swamped with all the assignments she has to hand in.
b. to be snowed under (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Je suis dans le jus au boulot ! Je dois gérer plusieurs projets en même temps.I'm snowed under at work! I have to manage several projects at the same time.
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