in the thick of things

in the thick of things

Very busy; in the middle of or preoccupied with something or several things. Sorry I couldn't make it to your birthday lunch on Wednesday—I'm afraid I'm really in the thick of things at the moment. Even when you find yourself in the thick of things, try to take a moment each day and take a deep, calming breath.
See also: of, thick, thing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a run on (something)
  • a rush on (something)
  • address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
  • address comments or remarks to
  • address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
  • be in it for
  • be pressed for time
  • ask (something) of
  • ask of
  • be pushed for time
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