Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Too many irons in the fire

  1. Big fire

  2. Too many engagements

  3. To relax

  4. To amuse
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Too many irons in the fire' means to be engaged in too many activities or undertakings simultaneously, often implying that one may not be able to give adequate attention to all of them. The idiom comes from blacksmithing, where having multiple pieces of iron in the fire required managing them carefully.

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