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.
- 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