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Spoken English Course Day 20

Spoken English Course Day 20

Date: Mar 16 2011

Topic: Speaking

Author: andylu2

Lesson

Guess what?

Yep, another cool phrase for today. lol.

Here it is... 

"I've got a lot on my plate"

I hope you sign up to my free Spoken English PDF email series.  You'll learn some cool stuff in there for sure. You can see the email box at the bottom of this article I wrote for Spoken English Tips

Ok, back to the phrase of the day.  

If you've "got a lot on your plate" it means that you are very busy right now.  This generally is about having a lot of work to do.  It is a good excuse to use if you don't want to take on more work. 

Here's a great example, "I've got a lot on my plate right now. I'm currently working for 3 different companies and I really have no extra time.  Hopefully we can work together next year after my schedule clears up"

Here's yesterday's free lesson:  Free Spoken English Course

Your comments and "likes" are really keeping me going.  Thanks everyone! 

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Studentworks

United Kingdom

@Sintirella, we are in the UK, how can we halp? :)

01:32 PM Jan 20 2015 |

Sintirella

Belgium

Someone from the UK please contact me! its urgent

09:55 AM Jan 20 2015 |

hjkimm71

hjkimm71

South Korea

Awesome!!

Is it different with "Bite off more than you can chew"?

05:23 PM Apr 03 2011 |

Zambuka

Zambuka

United States

i really have a lot on my plate right now…but it doesn't prevent me from practising the language)

03:44 PM Mar 30 2011 |

sara70

sara70

Saudi Arabia

I’ve got a lot on my plate these days
I’ve lots of HW. that I didn’t finish yet
I love UR lessons
When I see UR name I rapidly click on UR topic to read
Go ahead UR the best.

03:20 PM Mar 24 2011 |

BonBony

BonBony

Japan

"I've got a lot on my plate theese days..studying studying studying..that's why I couldn't attend all ur lessons, teacher ><"

 Thank you sooo much  Mr.Andy =)))

09:19 AM Mar 17 2011 |

lynn629

lynn629

China

Thanks andy!

07:04 AM Mar 17 2011 |

sofree

sofree

China

Is it same meaning with "I have a full plate" ?

03:29 AM Mar 17 2011 |

alpha girl

alpha girl

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

I needed to learn this phrase because I 'm useing it a lot these days.Lol.

Thank u so much, Andy.

03:05 AM Mar 17 2011 |

TranceGirl85

Netherlands

:)

you watch too much tv:) i spend too much time on line,but thank this i improve my english and i learn other things,so i don't think this is a wasted time.

I can't believe how hard some people work either,but they say the more you work the more free time you have (something like that) :) and i know that's true.

Andy you do an useful work over here,maybe you don't realize how great and useful it is for/to all of us,but we will let you know about it;)Thank you!

09:19 PM Mar 16 2011 |

andylu2

andylu2

Canada

I don't know about you guys, but sometimes I complain about "having a lot on my plate" but it's kind of an excuse because I'm a bit disorganized and I watch too much TV.  I guess I can use the excuse that TV watching helps with my English lessons because it reminds me of some cool words to teach.  Haha.  Another excuse!  I can't believe how hard some people work though.  It's amazing.  I'm trying to get better each day and learn how to really do some hard and useful work in this world.  

04:43 PM Mar 16 2011 |

yeshan

Philippines

Smile

01:53 PM Mar 16 2011 |

TranceGirl85

Netherlands

..i meant "..i hope i will though":P

12:20 PM Mar 16 2011 |

TranceGirl85

Netherlands

well…i have't got a lot on my plate these days,i wish i will though;)

 

btw thanks for your free Spoken English PDF email series,i really enjoy it!

12:20 PM Mar 16 2011 |

Mohamed Habib

Egypt

I have never heard about it. I used to say in such situations:" I am busy". Thanks a bundle.

11:46 AM Mar 16 2011 |

Jungmi

Jungmi

South Korea

Hi have a habit of putting too much on my plate.  I think I need a vacation.  I'm really stressed out.<!-Session data->

10:37 AM Mar 16 2011 |

murad ali

murad ali

Yemen

today   i have got lot on my plate as  my colleague  is unsent today 

08:59 AM Mar 16 2011 |

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