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How to Pronounce "have your hands full"

expression

HAV yur HANDZ fuhl
hav yAW HANDZ fUHL

Definition

To be very busy or occupied, often with too many tasks or responsibilities at the same time.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈhæv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz/ /ˈfʊɫ

British English

hav/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈændz/ /fˈʊl

Simplified Pronunciation

US

HAV yur HANDZ fuhl

UK

hav yAW HANDZ fUHL

Listen in Context

I have my hands full taking care of the kids.

She has her hands full with two jobs.

You really have your hands full this week.

Sorry I can't help right now—I have my hands full with this project.