busy schedule — full timetable
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A period of time when you have many things to do or appointments, so you have little free time.
Say it like a native
Textbook Owing to my heavily congested timetable of commitments, I cannot attend.
Native I've got a really busy schedule, so I can't make it.
'Heavily congested timetable of commitments' is overcomplicated; 'a busy schedule' is plain.
Pattern: have a busy schedule; my/his/her/their busy schedule
In use
- I have such a busy schedule this week that I barely have time to relax.daily life
- Because of my busy schedule at university, I have to plan my time carefully to finish all my assignments.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I have a busy schedule of work.
✓ I have a busy work schedule.
'A busy work schedule', not 'schedule of work'.
Common collocations
a busy schedule— have, fit into, hectic, pack into
Don't confuse it
Compare with 'free schedule' (lots of free time) and 'tight schedule' (not much time between activities).