have enough, a lot, etc. on your plate

have a lot on (one's) plate

To have a large or excessive amount of things to do or deal with. I just have a lot on my plate right now while I'm finishing up my degree and doing this huge project for work. Please, I have three small children, and I work full-time—I always have a lot on my plate! Susan apparently has a lot on her plate today, so she asked if we could meet up for lunch tomorrow instead.

See also: have, lot, on, plate

have enough on (one's) plate

To be sufficiently busy or preoccupied with work, problems, or difficulties as to be unable or unwilling to cope with anything more. I really wish I could help you move this weekend, but I have enough on my plate as it is! I have three small children, and I work full-time—believe me, I have enough on my plate! Susan apparently has enough on her plate today, so she asked if we could meet up for lunch tomorrow instead.

See also: enough, have, on, plate

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have enough, a lot, etc. on your ˈplate

(informal) have enough, a lot of things, etc. to do or be responsible for: I can’t help you next week, I’ve got too much on my plate. ♢ She has a lot on her plate at the moment; that’s why she looks so worried all the time.

See also: have, on, plate

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