How to Pronounce "have a lot on your plate"
expression
HAV uh LOT on yor PLAYT
hav uh LOT on yaw PLAYT
Definition
To be very busy or have many tasks, responsibilities, or problems to deal with at the same time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɑt/, /ˈɫɔt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɫeɪt
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /lˈɒt/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /plˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV uh LOT on yor PLAYT
UK
hav uh LOT on yaw PLAYT
Listen in Context
She has a lot on her plate with work and school right now.
If you have a lot on your plate, ask for help.
Tom has a lot on his plate after getting a new job.
Sorry I didn't call you back—I've had a lot on my plate lately.