have a lot on (one's) plate
have a lot on (one's) plate
To have a large or excessive amount of things to do or deal with. I just have a lot on my plate right now while I'm finishing up my degree and doing this huge project for work.
See also: have, lot, on, plate
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have a lot on one's plate
Also, have too much on one's plate. Have a great deal (or too much) to cope with, as in What with the new baby and the new house, they have a lot on their plate, or I can't take that on now; I've got too much on my plate already. This expression transfers a loaded or overloaded dinner plate to other activities. [First half of 1900s]
See also: have, lot, on, plate
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
have enough, a lot, etc. on your ˈplate
(informal) have enough, a lot of things, etc. to do or be responsible for: I can’t help you next week, I’ve got too much on my plate. She has a lot on her plate at the moment; that’s why she looks so worried all the time.See also: have, on, plate
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- up the yin-yang
- twice over
- boast
- boast about
- boast about (someone or something)
- heavily
- tax-and-spend
- boast of (someone or something)
- brag about (someone or something)