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Work & Money - Busy & Active

Discover how English idioms like "juggle frogs" and "pressed for time" relate to being busy and active in English.

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a hive of activity

a place where many people are very busy

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to be run off one's feet

to have a lot of things that need to be done

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to have a lot on one's plate

to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

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to work one's guts out

to work really hard to achieve an aim

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(as) busy as a bee

extremely busy with work, activities, etc.

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to work like a horse

to work exceptionally hard

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to burn the candle at both ends

to drain oneself by working very late into the night and getting up early in the morning

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(as) busy as a beaver

extremely active, busy, and hardworking

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to have one's hands full

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

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in high gear

in a state that is extremely efficient or active

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to not have a minute to call one's own

to be so busy that one has no free time

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on the go

in a state of being actively engaged in various activities or constantly in motion, typically indicating a busy and active lifestyle

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to juggle frogs

to try to handle or manage several difficult tasks or responsibilities at the same time, highlighting a busy and demanding situation

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to spread oneself too thin

to take on more tasks or responsibilities than one can handle effectively, resulting in a lack of focus and decreased productivity

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pressed for time

having very little time left

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the heat is on

used to indicate that a situation is becoming highly intense or critical, often implying increased pressure, urgency, or scrutiny

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