take on too much

Example Sentences

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But he warns there's a risk young people could take on "too much work", stretching themselves too thin and ultimately "damaging their wellbeing".

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Those include rules aimed at ensuring that the air and water are clean; that food, drugs, cars and consumer products are safe; and that financial firms do not take on too much risk.

From New York Times • May 1, 2023

Career staffers at the Education Department thought they were being asked to take on too much at once and would struggle to accomplish it all.

From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2022

The bureau is also investigating whether buy now, pay later companies are causing consumers to take on too much debt as well as how those loans should be reported on consumers’ credit reports.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2022

‘We don’t want Mick to take on too much responsibility at her age. Let her get her growth out. Her growth through with, anyway.’

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers