have a full plate
Example Sentences
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For now, the Kraken have a full plate with the 10 games the final 15 days, including a May 1 season finale at Winnipeg that was rescheduled after being postponed last Wednesday.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2022
In the rough economy that lies ahead, they will have a full plate managing their businesses — and their customers, suppliers and employees are counting on them.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 11, 2022
That is not to say that Newsom doesn't have a full plate and plenty of challenges that the voters are anxious to see confronted as the crisis wanes.
From Salon ● May 12, 2021
I ran for governor, I have a full plate, I have many projects.
From Fox News ● Nov. 27, 2018
The next leader will have a full plate.
From New York Times ● Apr. 3, 2017
