have enough, a lot, etc. on your 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
have enough on (one's) plate
To be sufficiently busy or preoccupied with work, problems, or difficulties as to be unable or unwilling to cope with anything more. I really wish I could help you move this weekend, but I have enough on my plate as it is!
See also: enough, have, on, plate
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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
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