have a lot on one's plate
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British pronunciation/hav ɐ lˈɒt ɔː tˈuː mʌtʃ ˌɒn wˈɒnz plˈeɪt/
American pronunciation/hæv ɐ lˈɑːt ɔːɹ tˈuː mʌtʃ ˌɑːn wˈʌnz plˈeɪt/
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тебе предстоит много работы

to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

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

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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.

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