too many irons in the fire

She's trying to start a new business, get a promotion, and renovate her house all at once; she definitely has too many irons in the fire

I think he's spread himself too thin this semester with classes, a part-time job, and extracurriculars – he has too many irons in the fire

My mother always warns me not to have too many irons in the fire, or I'll end up dropping them all

With two kids, a demanding job, and volunteer work, Sarah feels like she has too many irons in the fire

He's considering a new job offer, a potential move, and a side project; he really has too many irons in the fire right now

It's better to focus on one or two important tasks than to have too many irons in the fire and not get anything done

The entrepreneur had too many irons in the fire and struggled to manage all his ventures effectively

I'm trying to learn guitar, train for a marathon, and finish a novel – I might have too many irons in the fire

Be careful not to bite off more than you can chew; having too many irons in the fire can lead to burnout

He's applying to grad school, looking for a new apartment, and planning a wedding; he certainly has too many irons in the fire