on one's plate

短语

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    To be dealt with or handled.

    I can't take on any more work. I already have enough on my plate.

  2. 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.

来源：wiktionary