手一杯

ていっぱい

having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit

na-adjective noun

Example sentences

無理（むり）だと思（おも）うわ。年中（ねんじゅう）、仕事（しごと）で手一杯（ていっぱい）の人（ひと）だから。

I don't think she could spare the time because she is always busy with her work.

彼女（かのじょ）は赤ん坊（あかんぼう）で手（て）いっぱいだ。

Her hands are full taking care of the baby.