knee–deep

adjective \-ˈdēp\

: reaching as high as your knees

: standing in something that reaches your knees

Full Definition of KNEE-DEEP

a : sunk to the knees <knee–deep in mud>

b : deeply engaged or occupied <knee–deep in work>

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15th century

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