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Lot Plate Work Problems Deal Means Thing I

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.

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Example

“I wouldn’t ask him to do any more work. He’s got a lot on his plate already.”

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