have many irons in the fire

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have many irons in the fire — idiom

1. to be involved in several different activities or projects at the same time, hop

1.idiom
Definition

to be involved in several different activities or projects at the same time, hoping that at least one will succeed.

Example

The entrepreneur has many irons in the fire — she is writing a book, starting a business, and teaching a class.

With three job interviews lined up, the graduate has plenty of irons in the fire this month.