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ankle deep

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an⋅kle-deep

[ang-kuhl-deep]
–adjective
1. high enough to reach or cover the ankles: ankle-deep mud.
2. deeply involved or entangled: He is ankle-deep in financial troubles.
–adverb
3. as high as the ankles: Rain water ran ankle-deep.

Origin:
1755–65
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