have a lot on one's plate

成語所屬單字plate

have a lot on one's plate — 慣用語

1. to be busy with many tasks or worries at the same time, with little room left fo

1.慣用語
釋義

事情一堆;忙得不可開交

to be busy with many tasks or worries at the same time, with little room left for anything new.

例句

Sarah has a lot on her plate this week with two reports and a sick child.

Don't ask Marcus for more work — he already has plenty on his plate.