See on one's plate on Wiktionary
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"text": "Coordinate term: on the table"
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"text": "I can't take on any more work. I already have enough on my plate.",
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"ref": "2007, James Hawkins, Deadly Sin, page 176:",
"text": "\"Sorry, Dave,\" says Bryan, tossing his notes onto Bliss's desk. \"But this one's down to you. I've already got half a dozen blaggings on my plate thanks to our Muslim mates.”",
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"ref": "2009, Joseph J. Luciani, Reconnecting: A Self-Coaching Solution to Revive Your Love Life, page 126:",
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