What do we mean when we say "he has many irons in the fire"?

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Or "he has more than one iron in the fire"?

Fadiah Maghrbi · Answer

He is always ready for whatever comes; because he is preparing spare tools (in the metaphorical sense) and not just waiting around for what demands that he makes one.

amany said · Answer

It means having too many things to do at the same time. It comes from blacksmiths putting bars of iron in the fire to get them hot enough to work with. The smith has to be aware of the status of the iron. If he or she has too many to keep track of, it could be a big problem.

Mohamed Magdy Ahmed El Demerdash · Answer

Doing many things or activities at same time.

ijaz Sheikh · Answer

to be involved in several jobs or activities at the same time

Utilisateur supprimé · Answer

To have many activities at the same time. To have many options or courses of action.

Vinod Jetley · Answer

A number of jobs or possibilities available at the same time. It is recommended to keep several irons in the fire when you’re looking for work.

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