be very busy · have many responsibilities
Ever feel like your to-do list is longer than a CVS receipt? 🧾 When you're juggling multiple projects, deadlines, and maybe even a personal life, this is your go-to phrase to explain why you're swamped!
💡 **Pro-Tip!** This expression is super useful for gently declining new tasks or explaining delays without sounding negative. You can say, 'I'd love to help, but I currently have a lot on my plate.' It implies you're a hard worker, just at capacity! 💪
Your colleague asks if you can take on an extra task, but you are already overwhelmed with current responsibilities. Which English expression would you use to explain your situation politely? A. I have a lot on my plate. B. I'm a bit tied up. C. That's outside my purview.