to have a lot of tasks or responsibilities to deal with
"She can't take on any more projects; she already has a lot on her plate."
to allow natural processes to happen without interference
something that makes you cry, especially a movie or story
to do the same work or live the same way as someone else, us...
to speak frankly or sincerely
Trust your instincts and go in the direction that feels righ...
to understand or comprehend something difficult