on one's plate

介词短语
中文释义

英文释义

介词短语
  1. To be dealt with or handled.
    — I can't take on any more work. I already have enough on my plate.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, plate.
    — I put too much food on my plate — but it would be rude not to finish it now!

词源

From the metaphor of an amount of food ready to be eaten.
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