Used casually among friends or in non-formal settings; not for professional documents.

Colloquial Use

Exaggerates a situation for effect, doesn't mean literally overwhelmed.

Hyperbolic

Can express stress or frustration about the amount of work one has.

Often implies difficulties or unwanted situations, causing stress or trouble.

Highlights the large amount or extent of the pressing issue faced.

Don't take it literally; it's a figure of speech describing a feeling of being overwhelmed.