Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

have-a-lot-of-irons-in-the-fire

idiom

/hæv ə lɒt əv ˈaɪərnz ɪn ðə faɪər/

Definition

To have many activities or projects in progress at the same time.

Examples

She has a lot of irons in the fire, working on her thesis, a part-time job, and volunteering.
With so many irons in the fire, he sometimes feels overwhelmed but loves the variety.

Meaning

This phrase suggests that a person is involved in multiple endeavors or tasks, which may lead to various opportunities but can also create challenges in managing them all.