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TOO MANY IRONS IN THE FIRE
too many activities demanding one’s time
 TOO MANY IRONS IN THE FIRE
1. I have too many obligations on my time right now. I have too many irons in the fire.
2. Beth is going to exhaust herself with all the activities she has taken on. She has too many irons in the fire.

Synonym: have (one ’s) hands full.


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