I've only got one pair of hands In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "I've only got one pair of hands", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Evelyn Nguyen calendar 2021-02-22 05:02

Meaning of I've only got one pair of hands

I've only got one pair of hands spoken

Used to say that you are busy and can only do a limited amount of things at once

Please help me pick up John. I am cooking and I've only got one pair of hands.

The director wants me to hand the report to him by Friday while I have to conduct market research! I've only got one pair of hands.

How can I take care of Sam while I have to prepare for the exam tomorrow? I've only got one pair of hands!

I can not do two things at once. I've only got one pair of hands.

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1.(adj) Very busy 

2. At maximum speed, efficiency, or power

busy as popcorn on a skillet

Being extremely busy or hardworking

have (an amount of) plates spinning

To do or solve a variety of work or problems at the same time.

(as) busy as a beaver (building a new dam)

Being extremely busy or hardworking

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