a bit of a handful

difficult to look after, especially children and animals.

Your son can be a bit of a handful at times.

by Vik_Vik January 10, 2011

a bit of a handful

When your kid is a jerk who is allowed to misbehave, but you choose to find it adorable.

Veronica can be a bit of a handful at times.

by croquemadame October 05, 2016