idiom
have a full plate
hav uh FUL PLAYT
hæv ə fʊl pleɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
haveafullplate
Dictionary meaning
To have more work or responsibilities than one can comfortably handle.
Examples
- I'd love to help, but I already have a full plate this week.
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