on your plate
on (one's) plate
A non-specific way to speak of all the tasks or responsibilities that one must address. I'm sorry I'm late, I just have so much on my plate right now. I'll handle the report—I know you've got a lot on your plate right now with the merger and all.
See also: on, plate
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on your plate
occupying your time or energy. chiefly British 1999 Vikram Seth Equal Music At the moment, I may as well tell you, it'll be a relief not to do it. I've got a lot on my plate—too much.
See also: on, plate
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
- address comments or remarks to
- address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
- be pressed for time
- a run on (something)
- be pushed for time
- a rush on (something)
- be at a disadvantage
- at a disadvantage
- be in it for