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on my plate vs in my plate

The correct phrase is "on my plate." It is commonly used to indicate that something is physically on top of a plate. "In my plate" is not correct in this context.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 991 views

on my plate

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is physically on top of a plate, such as food. It can also be used metaphorically to mean something that someone is dealing with or responsible for.

Examples:

  • There is a delicious steak on my plate.
  • I have a lot on my plate right now with work and family responsibilities.
  • I have enough on my plate without having to treat hypochondriacs.
  • Part of a citywide chief initiative 'cause I don't have enough on my plate.
  • I got bigger things on my plate.
  • I've got way too much on my plate to not be able to find the pie palace menu.
  • I got a double on my plate.
  • Look, Georgia, I really want more responsibility here as manager, but I just have too much on my plate right now.
  • But I just had so much on my plate.
  • Claire, I have too much on my plate right now.
  • I've got enough on my plate without you firing questions at me.
  • I have enough on my plate trying to turn a young killer into someone like me.
  • I've got enough on my plate without having to argue with you.
  • No good, doc. I got too much on my plate now.
  • I really do, but I've just got a little bit too much on my plate right now.
  • I just got here myself. I've got enough on my plate without being responsible for the safety of a former director.
  • Nick, I've got enough on my plate, okay? ... I...
  • I didn't take the case because I'm a single parent with a private practice and too much on my plate, alright?
  • Jeff, do you have any idea how much is on my plate right now?
  • Honey, you are still on my plate.
  • Got enough on my plate arguing with Uncle Gio.
  • Everything on my plate is yellow.

Alternatives:

  • on the plate
  • on the dish
  • on the platter
  • on the tray
  • on the table

in my plate

This phrase is not correct in English. Use "on my plate" instead.

  • Who's this one with his hands in my plate?
  • At least I didn't make myself sick in my plate when it had peas on it!
  • And let me suggest you accountant, that a man with a minimal dignity wouldn't go on eating in my plate, like You do.
  • Now he wants his feet on the table and his hands in my plate! Him and those tramps!
  • I'll hide in my plate room, you don't seek me.

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