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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Have a full plate

Hello.

I don't know exactly what the expression have a full plate means. Could you explain it for me,please?

I appreciate your help.
  

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Hi, Literally, you have no more room for food on your plate. Figuratively, it can mean that you are very busy, that you have no time for any additional tasks. Another form of the phrase is 'I have a lot on my plate'.

— Clive

  • Hi, Literally, you have no more room for food on your plate.
  • Figuratively, it can mean that you are very busy, that you have no time for any additional tasks.
  • Another form of the phrase is 'I have a lot on my plate'.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Literally, you have no more room for food on your plate.

Figuratively, it can mean that you are very busy, that you have no time for any additional tasks.

Another form of the phrase is 'I have a lot on my plate'.

Clive
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Hi

I don't exactly know what the expression "a full plate " means can you tell me please?

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