have (one's) hands full

To be busy or completely occupied with dealing with something. I have my hands full with all these meetings today, so can I call you back tomorrow? Paula has her hands full with those kids.

See also: full, hand, have

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have one's hands full (with someone or something)

Fig. to be busy or totally occupied with someone or something. I have my hands full with my three children. You have your hands full with managing the store.

See also: full, hand, have

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

have one's hands full

Be extremely busy, as in With the new baby she really has her hands full. [Second half of 1400s]

See also: full, hand, have

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

have your hands full

COMMON If you have your hands full, you are very busy. She's doing fine. Got her hands full with the kids, of course. The federal government will obviously have its hands full trying to enforce environmental laws while keeping residents happy. Note: You can also say that someone's hands are full. He's managing all three projects so his hands are full. Note: You often use these expressions to show that someone has many responsibilities or jobs, and does not have enough time for any more.

See also: full, hand, have

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

have your ˈhands full

be very busy: I’ve got my hands full looking after four children. You look as if you’ve got your hands full today. Would you like me to help you? OPPOSITE: have time on your hands

See also: full, hand, have

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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have hands full
have one's hands full
have your hands full
(as) busy as popcorn on a skillet
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not know whether (one) is coming or going
not know whether one is coming or going
not know whether one is coming or going and not know if one is ...
not know whether you are coming or going
hibernate

词组	have (one's) hands full
释义	have (one's) hands full have (one's) hands full To be busy or completely occupied with dealing with something. I have my hands full with all these meetings today, so can I call you back tomorrow? Paula has her hands full with those kids. See also: full, hand, have Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. have one's hands full (with someone or something) Fig. to be busy or totally occupied with someone or something. I have my hands full with my three children. You have your hands full with managing the store. See also: full, hand, have McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. have one's hands full Be extremely busy, as in With the new baby she really has her hands full. [Second half of 1400s] See also: full, hand, have The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. have your hands full COMMON If you have your hands full, you are very busy. She's doing fine. Got her hands full with the kids, of course. The federal government will obviously have its hands full trying to enforce environmental laws while keeping residents happy. Note: You can also say that someone's hands are full. He's managing all three projects so his hands are full. Note: You often use these expressions to show that someone has many responsibilities or jobs, and does not have enough time for any more. See also: full, hand, have Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. have your ˈhands full be very busy: I’ve got my hands full looking after four children. You look as if you’ve got your hands full today. Would you like me to help you? OPPOSITE: have time on your hands See also: full, hand, have Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: have hands full have one's hands full have your hands full (as) busy as popcorn on a skillet popcorn not know whether (one) is coming or going not know whether one is coming or going not know whether one is coming or going and not know if one is ... not know whether you are coming or going hibernate
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