Grammar fix
have a lot on your plate
many responsibilities
To have many tasks or responsibilities to deal with at the same time.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inMostly spoken
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I can't take on another project because I've already got a lot on my plate.
During my final year at university, I had a lot on my plate because I was studying, working part-time and helping my family.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I have a lot in my plate this week.
Say: I have a lot on my plate this week.
Use the preposition 'on' in this idiom.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Have far too much to do
How overloadedVery busyOverwhelmed
have a lot on your plateYou're here · Having many tasks or responsibilities to handle.
heavy workloadHaving a substantial amount of assigned work.be swamped with workBeing overwhelmed by a large amount of work.