Meanings
Describing a blacksmith working on several pieces at the same time.
How to pronounce "irons in the fire":
AU
Tasks in progress; involvement in ongoing projects.
Example Sentences
1
I have a lot of irons in the fire right now, including a new job opportunity and a potential business venture.
2
She's a multitasker and always has several irons in the fire.
3
I'm trying to balance all my irons in the fire, from studying for exams to planning a family trip.
4
He's a workaholic and never stops putting new irons in the fire.
5
Managing multiple projects at once keeps him with many irons in the fire.
