A full plate Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈpɫeɪt
uh FUUL PLAYT
æɪ/ /fˈʊl/ /plˈeɪt
uh FUUL PLAYT
Definition
This expression means to have a lot of work, tasks, or responsibilities to handle at one time.
Usage & Nuances
"A full plate" is informal, often used in work or personal situations for being very busy. Common in phrases like "have a full plate" or "my plate is full." Not usually literal—refers to schedule, not actual food.
Spanish: mucho que hacer - muchas responsabilidadesPortuguese (BR): cheio de tarefas - muitas responsabilidadesPortuguese (PT): muito para fazer - muitas responsabilidadesChinese (Simplified): 事务繁忙 - 很多任务Chinese (Traditional): 事務繁忙 - 很多任務Hindi: बहुत सारे काम - बहुत सी जिम्मेदारियाँArabic: العديد من المسؤوليات - جدول مشغولBengali: অনেক কাজ - সময়ের অভাব - ব্যস্ততাRussian: много дел - завал (делами)Japanese: やることが多い - 手一杯Vietnamese: rất bận - có nhiều việc phải làmKorean: 할 일이 많다 - 바쁘다Turkish: çok işi olmak - yoğun olmakUrdu: بہت کام ہونا - مصروف ہوناIndonesian: banyak pekerjaan - sangat sibuk
Example Sentences
I have a full plate at work this week.
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She can't help because she already has a full plate.
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He always has a full plate with his family and job.
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Sorry, I can't join you tonight—I've got a full plate right now.
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When your plate is this full, it’s hard to find time to relax.
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Trust me, with three kids and a new job, I know what a full plate feels like.
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