have a lot on one's mind

have a lot on one's mind
have a lot on one's mind
Fig. to have many things to worry about; to be preoccupied. •

I'm sorry that I'm so grouchy. I have a lot of troubles on my mind.

He forgot to go to his appointment because he had a lot on his mind.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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