have something on your plate

Related to word: plate

Idiom

Definition

  1. to have a lot of work or responsibilities to manage.

    身負重任

    • I already have enough on my plate this week; I can't take on any new tasks.

      我這個星期已經有很多事情要處理了;我無法再接手任何新任務。

    • She has three kids and a full-time job, so she has a lot on her plate.

      她有三個孩子和一份全職工作,所以她有很多事情要處理。

    • During finals week, students usually have a lot on their plate.

      在期末考試周,學生們通常有很多事情要處理。