词汇 | thesaurus_run-around-like-a-headless-chicken |
释义 | run around like a headless chickenThese are words and phrases related to run around like a headless chicken. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of run around like a headless chicken. HAVING A LOT TO DOHe's so panicked that he won't get the work done on time that he's running around like a headless chicken and getting nothing done. Synonyms and examplesrun round like a headless chicken UK busy I was busy clearing out the shed. up to your ears in something I'm up to my ears in chores! up to your eyeballs in something Don't bother her - she's up to her eyeballs in paperwork. up to your eyes in something I'm up to my eyes in work at the moment. up to your neck in something informal I can't help, I'm up to my neck in schoolwork. have your hands full I have my hands full with the kids at the moment, so I can't take on any more work. have something on your plate I see you have a lot on your plate, so I'll leave you to it. in the middle of something Can you get the phone? I'm in the middle of folding the laundry. be chasing your tail We can clean up the river down in the village, but unless we address the pollution from the mine up the mountain, we're just chasing our tails. run around in circles USinformal We've been running around in circles trying to find out what happened. active She has a very active social life. on the go I've been on the go all day - I'm exhausted! on the move informal He's a busy child who is always on the move and never sits still. (as) busy as a bee He's just busy as a bee, coloring and playing with his blocks. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms of run around like a headless chicken. See words related to run around like a headless chickentied up unavailable engaged formal have (got) something on UK full hectic frenetic bustling humming informal congested gridlocked backed up bumper to bumper jammed snarled US Learn more If you are busy, you have a lot to do. A busy person is also not available because they are giving their attention to someone or something else. Busy places or situations are full of activity. If roads are busy, they are too full of vehicles. |
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