on (one's) 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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Geretrudis-Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
KlaosKLAWSLimburgish
Lashay-African American (Rare)
ChasCHAZEnglish
EmİNe-Turkish
Wakanawah-kah-nahJapanese