Phrases Offering and Refusing Help

I'm quite stretched thin at the moment.

C2

Meaning

I'm very busy and have limited time.

Examples

  • John: 'Could you review this contract before I sign it?'<br>
  • Alice: '<b>I'm quite stretched thin at the moment.</b> I'd suggest seeking a second opinion from someone else.'
  • John: '<b>I'm quite stretched thin at the moment.</b> I'm already working on two other critical reports.'
  • Alice: 'Need a hand with that data analysis?'<br>