“Snowed in” and “Snowed Under”

“Snowed in” and “Snowed Under”

Snowed in

Literally, there is too much snow outside, which is keeping someone inside.

Example: I can’t go to class because we are snowed in today.

Snowed under

Figuratively, there is a lot of work to do.

Example: I am really snowed under at work—I have a lot to finish by the end of the week.