1. have a full plate - 許多事情要處理, 行程滿檔
I'd love to help you but I have a full plate right now.
2. have a lot on one’s plate - 很多工作要做, 要操心, 應付
With the new baby and the new job, she has a lot on her plate.
3. back to square one - 回到原點, 從頭開始
I wish I’d saved my spreadsheet before the server crashed. Now I have to go back to square one.
4. back to the drawing board - 重新規劃
The client rejected our original concept, so it’s back to the drawing board.
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