what with one thing and another

Related to word: thing

Idiom

Definition

  1. Used to explain that a failure to do something is due to being very busy because of many things happening in succession.

    因为事情缠缠绵绵,忙碌不已

    • What with work, family issues, and health problems, I've been incredibly busy.

      因为工作、家庭问题和健康问题,我一直非常忙碌。

    • What with the computer breaking down and the car then having a flat tire, I couldn't finish my report today.

      因为电脑坏了,然后车子又爆胎,我今天无法完成报告。

    • What with getting ready to move and dealing with a new project at work, I've been very busy recently.

      因为准备搬家并处理工作中的新项目,我最近非常忙碌。