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have hands full

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have your hands full
to be so busy that you do not have time to do anything else. It's no use asking Alice for help, she's got her hands full looking after the kids. (often + doing something) Right now I've got my hands full with preparations for the conference. (often + with)
See also: full, hand

have your hands full
to be very busy. She has her hands full raising their eight children. The new government will have its hands full dealing with all the problems that face it.
See also: full, hand

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