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Doing several things at once or having several projects in progress at one time.
The idiom comes from blacksmithing where a smith would heat several pieces of metal while working on one, put the one that cooled during work back in the hearth and pick up a heated piece and rotate, that way he would not loose time waiting for one piece to heat up but could continue working.
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How do use irons in a sentence?
Currently, I have several irons in the fire.
What does too many irons in the fire mean?
"Irons in the fire" refers to the Old West practice of branding -- you kept the branding irons hot by sticking one end into the fire. If you have too many irons in the fire, you've got too many things going on at once.
When was Irons in the Fire created?
Irons in the Fire was created on 1980-07-06.
What does the idiomatic expression 'irons in the fire' mean?
Having other ( or many ) irons in the fire means having alternative plans of action. Usually said when one plan is threatened with failure or frustration.
What is the origin of the idiom irons in the fire and what kind of irons are they referring to?
An alternative explanation for the origin of 'irons in the fire' relates to the battlefield surgeon, from at least medieval times, who kept a fire going with a number of different cauterising irons in it at all times. The irons were used to cauterise wounds and stop people bleeding to death. A surgeon with many irons in the fire was prepared to treat any size or shape of wound.
What are the release dates for Dog the Bounty Hunter - 2003 Irons in the Fire 3-26?
Dog the Bounty Hunter - 2003 Irons in the Fire 3-26 was released on: USA: 10 October 2006
What does it mean to pull someone's iron out of the fire?
This is a phrase from the American Old West - branding irons were kept in the fire to keep them hot. If you pull someone's iron out of the fire, you cool it off. You could use this term to mean keeping somebody out of trouble by getting them to cool off before they got into a fight.
When was There's Too Many Irons in the Fire created?
"There's Too Many Irons in the Fire" is a common expression that means having too many tasks or responsibilities at once. It is difficult to pinpoint an exact date or origin for this phrase as it has been used for many years in various contexts.
Why is a steaming iron called an iron?
Traditionally, irons were made of iron. They were heated by a fire and then applied to clothes. Today, irons are usually made of other metals.
How far can a 16 gun fire?
If you mean an M16 rifle, it can fire several miles. If can fire accurately to about 500 meters.
What is Teena Marie's Favorite Album?
"Irons in the Fire" is the favorite album of Teena Marie.
According to an old saying an extremely busy person has Too Many Irons in the what?
Fire
