Literal Meaning (referring to a small amount that can be held in the hand):
* I grabbed a handful of grapes from the bowl.
* The gardener planted a handful of seeds in each pot.
* He dropped a handful of coins into the wishing well.
Figurative Meaning (referring to a small number of something):
* Only a handful of students attended the optional workshop.
* The bakery had a handful of gluten-free cakes left.
* Despite the large crowd, only a handful of people actually spoke during the meeting.
Idioms with "Handful":
* He's a handful! (meaning someone is difficult to manage or handle).
* The new project turned out to be quite a handful (meaning the project was challenging or demanding).