(intransitive, idiomatic) to have one's hands full

plural of spada a due mani

longsword

(transitive, idiomatic) to have on one's plate; to have on one's hands

to indicate the possibility of an unsatisfactory result, implying that it is not the speaker's fault if it happens; to safeguard oneself; to play it safe

(idiomatic) with one's hands in the cookie jar; red-handed

(idiomatic) to be involved in something

to be sure of / to assert

(idiomatic) idle, lazy, sitting on one's hands

to tear one's hair out; to lose heart; to lose faith; to despair