Example: Ich habe diese Woche die Hände voll mit wichtigen Projekten.
Definition
"Die Hände voll haben" is a German expression meaning to be very busy or occupied with many tasks or responsibilities. For example, saying "Ich habe diese Woche die Hände voll mit wichtigen Projekten" indicates having a full workload during the week.
The phrase "die Hände voll haben" literally translates to "to have hands full." It originates from the idea of physically holding something with both hands, implying no free hands available, thus symbolizing being fully occupied or busy. Did you know? This expression is commonly used in everyday German to describe a busy state.
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have one's hands full