a full plate BrE

We have a full plate of issues all over this region.

"She has a very full plate right now," said her publicity agent.

For a little while there was silence as the five children helped themselves from the full plates on the table.

We have our plate full here at the moment, John.

He looked at the three full plates thoughtfully for a long time.

"We have had a fairly full plate, and that seems to be the way things develop."

I'd say he has a full plate right now.

She looked at her father over the top of her full plate.

And Sisko couldn't add one more problem to his already full plate.

"I had to leave a full plate of food to chase after her. "