English Explanatory Dictionary

irons in the fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Tasks in progress; involvement in ongoing projects.

Pronunciation

En-au-irons in the fire.ogg

Word forms

irons in the fire

Etymology

Describing a blacksmith working on several pieces at the same time.

Related words

have one's fingers in many pies spin plates too many balls in the air wear too many hats

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