iron in the fire
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iron in the fire
Something that one is currently working on. Often used in the plural ("irons in the fire"). I have several irons in the fire at work right now and it's going to be tricky to balance all of them over the next few weeks.
iron in the fire
An undertaking or project in progress: has many irons in the fire this year.