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have one's hands full

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To be busy or thoroughly preoccupied.

idiomatic

Equivalents

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Examples

“He already has his hands full with two kids and a full-time job, yet he still makes time to volunteer⟳.”
“They had their hands full to defend⟳ themselves from firing.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

have one's hands tied have one's head read have one's head screwed on have one's head screwed on right have one's head up one's ass have one's heart in

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