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Re: Up to the eyeballs in alligators

Posted by Henry on May 25, 2004

In Reply to: Re: Up to the eyeballs and alligator posted by Smokey Stover on May 25, 2004

: : What's another way of saying "Up to the eyeballs and alligator"? Could be vulgar from what I hear. Thanks

: Is not the phrase you refer to "up to one's eyeballs in alligators"? Not vulgar, so far as I know, but my guess as to its meaning and usage would be useless to you. SS

When you're up to your ass in alligators, it's hard to remember you're there to drain the swamp.