Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase.
He turned down the new assignment; he felt that he already had too many **irons in the fire**.
- AHaving involvement in illegal activities
- BHaving problems in completing tasks
- CHaving financial hurdles
- DHaving multiple tasks to complete
Explanation
The idiom 'irons in the fire' means multiple tasks or commitments underway simultaneously (like blacksmith's irons heating). In the sentence, he declined new work because he already had too many tasks. Option (d) 'Having multiple tasks to complete' is correct. Options (a) illegal activities, (b) problems completing, (c) financial hurdles misinterpret the idiom. The fire metaphor suggests many projects heating at once. Hence option D is correct. Cross-checked with Oswaal CDS Yearwise Solved Papers.