on one's plate

Definitions

1. To be dealt with or handled.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, plate.

Equivalents

Examples

“I can't take⟳ on any more work⟳. I already have⟳ enough on my plate.”

“"Sorry, Dave," says Bryan, tossing his notes onto Bliss's desk. "But this one's down to you. I've already got half a dozen blaggings on my plate thanks to our Muslim mates.””

“The Concern⟳ Channel will tell⟳ you about learning to deal⟳ only with the significant, legitimate problems that are on your plate today — not what may be on your plate tomorrow.”

“The only major case we had on our plate was in The Netherlands, of all places.”

“I put⟳ too much food on my plate — but it would be rude not to finish⟳ it now!”

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