"have too many irons in the fire" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 身兼多职
• 同时做太多事情

Definition

在同一时间参与太多事务或项目，导致难以全部做好。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是非正式惯用语，经常用来提醒某人不要同时做太多事。常用于形容多线操作导致压力大。类似表达：'身兼数职' '样样都想做'。

Examples

He has too many irons in the fire and can't finish his homework on time.

他**身兼多职**，无法按时完成作业。

If you have too many irons in the fire, you might get stressed.

如果你**同时做太多事情**，可能会感到压力。

My mom tells me not to have too many irons in the fire at school.

我妈妈告诉我，在学校不要**身兼多职**。

I think I've got too many irons in the fire right now, so I need to slow down.

我觉得我**同时做太多事**，该慢下来一点。

She always has too many irons in the fire, but somehow gets everything done.

她总是**身兼多职**，但总能完成所有事情。

Don’t have too many irons in the fire if you want to keep your sanity!

想保持理智，就别**同时做太多事情**！