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.
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iron in the fire
An undertaking or project in progress: has many irons in the fire this year.
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