idioms using “full”

Full speed ahead

To rush ahead without hesitation

“We need to go full speed ahead or we will miss the deadline.”

Have one’s hands full

To be very busy, unable to take more work

“Yasui-san can’t take on this work; she has her hands full already.”

Full of holes

Faulty, unconvincing, incorrect

“His rationale for buying the restaurant chain is full of holes.”

Full of oneself

Arrogant, overly proud

“The new director is nice, but seems to be full of himself.”

A full plate

A full workload

“Mari-san has a full plate; let’s find someone else to take on this project.”