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/Sounds like "KOHN" (as in "coat") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "AH" (as in "art") + "gwah" (as in "Guam") + "AHL" (as in "art") + "KWEH" (as in "quest") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/

Meaning

In a very critical situation, right on the edge of disaster. When you have water up to your neck, one more thing could sink you completely. The equivalent of "in over your head" or "drowning in problems."

Examples

He has been drowning in debt for months and sees no way out.

We are in deep trouble. We need to solve this right now.

To be in your element, doing what you do best and thoroughly enjoying it. When you are en tu salsa, everything flows naturally and effortlessly. Used across Spain and Latin America as the go-to phrase for someone who is completely in their zone.