mettere troppa carne al fuoco
/met.te.re ˈtrɔp.pa ˈkar.ne al ˈfwo.ko/idiom★Intermediate◆idiom
informal
to take on more responsibilities than one can handle
Quando hai accettato quel nuovo progetto, hai messo troppa carne al fuoco.
When you took on that new project, you took on more than you could handle.
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This idiom is used to warn someone that they are overcommitting themselves or trying to do too many things at once.
Related Phrases
avere troppi ferri al fuocoidiom
to have too many irons in the fire
📝Usage Notes
This idiom is commonly used in informal conversations and is not typically used in formal writing or professional settings.
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese