| Metaphor | A lot on your plate |
|---|---|
| Question Meaning | What do you mean? |
| Meaning | If someone has a lot on their plate, they have a lot of work to do, or a lot of problems to deal with. To “have enough on your plate” means the same thing. |
| Question Example | Example |
| Example | “I wouldn’t ask him to do any more work. He’s got a lot on his plate already.” |
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