Have (one's) plate full In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have (one's) plate full", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-05-06 04:05

Meaning of Have (one's) plate full

Have (one's) plate full verb phrase

Used to say that someone has a schedule or workload that is filled to capacity with obligations, tasks, or problems.

Don't disturb me. I have my plate full today.

Mary has her plate full. She works, takes care of her baby and runs her home.

When he takes up office, he must have his plate full.

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To consider or think about what will happen in the future

Grammar and Usage of Have (one's) plate full

Verb Forms

  • to have (one's) plate full
  • having (one's) plate full
  • had (one's) plate full
  • has (one's) plate full

The verb "have" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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