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
CliftonKLIF-tənEnglish
Ananth-Tamil, Indian, Telugu, Kannada
Valli-Hinduism
Riordan-Irish
Harrison['hærisn]
Shane[ʃein]