I don't have time to catch my breath Meaning in English

expression

US

EYE dont HAV TIME tuh KATCH MY BRETH

UK

EYE dont HAV TYME tuh KATCH MY BRETH

释义

This expression means you are extremely busy, with so many things to do that you don't have a moment to rest or relax.

用法与细微差别

An informal expression for being extremely busy. Often used to emphasize stress or a hectic schedule. Synonyms: 'swamped', 'run off my feet'. Common in casual conversation. Not used in formal writing.

• Spanish: no tengo tiempo ni para respirar
• Portuguese (BR): não tenho tempo nem para respirar
• Portuguese (PT): nem tenho tempo para respirar
• Chinese (Simplified): 我连喘口气的时间都没有
• Chinese (Traditional): 我連喘口氣的時間都沒有
• Hindi: मेरे पास साँस लेने तक का समय नहीं है
• Arabic: لا يوجد لدي وقت حتى لألتقط أنفاسي
• Bengali: আমি দম ফেলারও সময় পাই না - আমার এত ব্যস্ততা যে একটু বিশ্রাম নেওয়ারও সময় নেই
• Russian: у меня нет ни минуты вздохнуть - я даже вздохнуть не успеваю
• Japanese: 息つく暇もない - 息をつく間もない
• Vietnamese: tôi không có thời gian để thở - tôi bận đến mức không kịp thở
• Korean: 숨 돌릴 틈도 없다 - 숨 쉴 시간도 없다
• Turkish: nefes almaya vaktim yok - soluklanacak zamanım yok
• Urdu: میرے پاس سانس لینے کا بھی وقت نہیں ہے
• Indonesian: saya tidak punya waktu buat bernapas - saya sibuk sekali

例句

I don't have time to catch my breath today; I'm late for two meetings.

basic

When I'm working, sometimes I don't have time to catch my breath.

basic

This week is so busy; I don't have time to catch my breath.

basic

Between work, family, and errands, I don't have time to catch my breath these days.

natural

Honestly, I don't have time to catch my breath—my phone won't stop ringing!

natural

Ever since I changed jobs, I don't have time to catch my breath anymore.

natural