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Have a lot on your plate
Meaning and example
Have a lot on your plate
Definition
Have many tasks or responsibilities to deal with.
Example
“With exams and a new job, you have a lot on your plate.”
Topic
Work and decisions
More idioms on this topic
Hit the nail on the head
On the same page
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Call it a day
Get the ball rolling
Go the extra mile
Back to square one
Learn the ropes
Think outside the box
Cut corners
On the fence
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