too many balls in the air

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

only 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Too many tasks, responsibilities, or details to cope with or manage successfully.

    习语 仅复数

    [Prime Minister] Harold Macmillan frequently complained of having to keep too many balls in the air at the same time.

词源

An allusion to the situation of a juggler who is attempting to juggle an excessive number of objects.

来源：wiktionary