Meaning of irons in the fire | Babel Free

Definitions

Tasks in progress; involvement in ongoing projects.

plural, plural-only

Equivalents

Examples

“Although she plans to step back from the boards of NSAR and East West Rail, there are "a couple of other irons in the fire".”

““Hippo, what are you working on? I've noticed you haven't debuted anything in a while, so it must be pretty good.” “What? Wh-why would I tell you that? I don't answer to you. I have a lot of irons in the fire. In fact, I should check on 'em. I'm checking on my irons!””

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