Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
have-a-lot-of-irons-in-the-fire
idiom
/hæv ə lɒt əv ˈaɪənz ɪn ðə faɪr/
Definition
To be involved in many different activities or projects at the same time.
Examples
- She has a lot of irons in the fire with her various business ventures.
- He likes to have a lot of irons in the fire to keep himself busy.
- With all the irons in the fire, it’s hard for him to focus on one thing.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that someone is multitasking and managing several tasks or commitments concurrently.
Synonyms
- busy
- multitasking
- juggling responsibilities
- having many projects underway
