Phrase info

up to here

Meaning

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see up,‎ to,‎ here.
Just fill the bucket with water up to here.

(idiomatic) overwhelmed, busy, buried or swamped
I have been up to here in paperwork all week.

Used as an intensifier
I have had it up to here with his sarcasm.
I am stuffed up to here with appetizers.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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