iron in the fire

iron in the fire

Something that one is currently working on. Often used in the plural ("irons in the fire"). I have several irons in the fire at work right now and it's going to be tricky to balance all of them over the next few weeks.
See also: fire, iron
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

iron in the fire

An undertaking or project in progress: has many irons in the fire this year.
See also: fire, iron
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • have many irons in the fire
  • have many, etc. irons in the fire
  • have a lot of irons in the fire
  • prelim
  • prelims
  • The wolf is at the door
  • the wolf is at the/(one's) door
  • peeper
  • peepers
  • a home truth