The phrase "have something on one's plate" is believed to have originated in the mid-20th century and is a reference to the idea of a plate being a metaphorical representation of one's workload or responsibilities. It is used to describe a situation where someone has a lot of tasks, responsibilities, or problems to deal with.

What is the origin of the idiom "have something on one's plate" and when to use it?

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to [have] (a lot|too much) on {one's} plate

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A(z) „ have a lot on one's plate” jelentése és meghatározása angolul

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