Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

snowed-under

idiom

/ˈsnoʊd ˌʌndər/

Definition

Overwhelmed or engulfed by a large volume of work or responsibilities.

Examples

After taking on too many projects, I felt completely snowed-under by my workload.
She was snowed-under with preparations for the event, leaving little time for anything else.

Meaning

The term ‘snowed-under’ refers to a situation where someone has an excessive amount of work to do, often leading to stress or a feeling of being unable to manage tasks effectively.