How to Pronounce "irons in the fire"
expression
EYE-urnz in thuh FY-ur
EYE-unz in thuh FY-uh
Definition
To have irons in the fire means to be involved in several projects, tasks, or opportunities at the same time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪɝnz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
British English
ˈaɪənz/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-urnz in thuh FY-ur
UK
EYE-unz in thuh FY-uh
Listen in Context
I have several irons in the fire right now at work.
She likes having many irons in the fire to stay busy.
Do you have any other irons in the fire if this plan fails?
Between her side business and studying, she definitely has a few irons in the fire.