too many balls in the air

too many balls in the air

Too many things happening or competing for one's attention at the same time. The phrase alludes to juggling. Between working, taking classes, and spending time with my family, I just have too many balls in the air right now.
See also: air, ball, many
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be in the Land of Nod
  • Abraham
  • Abraham's bosom
  • be pushing up (the) daisies
  • be pushing up daisies
  • be pushing up the daisies
  • donkey's ears
  • answer the bell
  • be straining at the leash
  • be as safe as houses