How to Pronounce "have your finger in too many pies"
expression
HAV yor FING-ger in TOO MEN-ee PYZ
hav yaw FING-guh in TOO MEN-ee PYZ
Definition
To be involved in too many activities, projects, or responsibilities at the same time, often more than you can manage well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtu/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈpaɪz
British English
hæv/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈɪŋɡɐ/ /ˈɪn/ /tˈuː/ /mˈɛni/ /pˈaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV yor FING-ger in TOO MEN-ee PYZ
UK
hav yaw FING-guh in TOO MEN-ee PYZ
Listen in Context
He has his finger in too many pies at work and can't finish anything.
If you have your finger in too many pies, you may feel stressed.
She has her finger in too many pies with school, sports, and music.
You can't do everything—stop having your finger in too many pies and focus on what matters.