drowning
Definition
The process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid.
A metaphorical state of being completely overwhelmed by an excessive amount of tasks, emotions, or responsibilities.
A culinary technique where food is submerged in an excessive amount of sauce or liquid, often to the point of obscuring the original dish.
Examples
I am currently drowning in a sea of unread emails that seem to be reproducing in my inbox every time I look away.
The chef decided to solve the dryness of the chicken by drowning it in so much gravy that it required a life jacket to retrieve properly.
After three consecutive holiday parties, I feel like I am drowning in small talk and lukewarm appetizers.
He was drowning in his own sense of self-importance, oblivious to the fact that his microphone had been muted for the last ten minutes.