have a lot on your plate

Casual B2 Eiken Pre-1 Upper-intermediate

have a lot on your plate

Meaning

To have a great deal of work or many responsibilities to deal with.

Literal Translation

皿にたくさん載っている

Examples

  • I cannot take on more work; I have a lot on my plate. これ以上仕事は引き受けられない。今抱えていることが多すぎる。
  • She has a lot on her plate with work and family. 彼女は仕事と家庭でやることが山ほどある。