irons in the fire
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!””
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
See also
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