have a lot on one's plate



have a lot on one's plate

Also, have too much on one's plate. Have a great deal (or too much) to cope with, as in What with the new baby and the new house, they have a lot on their plate, or I can't take that on now; I've got too much on my plate already. This expression transfers a loaded or overloaded dinner plate to other activities. [First half of 1900s]
See also: have, lot, on, plate

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Josepe-Basque
Ealhstan-Anglo-Saxon
Anne (2)AHN-nəFrisian
Asgeir-Norwegian
Miloslav-Czech, Slovak, Medieval Slavic
Carme (2)-Greek Mythology (Latinized)