take on too much
take on too much
To accept or undertake too many tasks, burdens, or responsibilities. Between your job, the kids, and your volunteer work, I just think you're taking on too much! I've taken on too much at work lately, so I'm going to hire a new assistant.
See also: much, on, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- take too much on
- have nothing to do
- have itchy fingers
- honey-do list
- make a start on
- make a start on (something)
- resign
- resign (oneself) to (something)
- resign oneself to
- resign to