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idioms involving iron
Too many irons in the fire
Participating in too many activities at one time
Kimura-san has too many irons in the fire so she isn't concentrating enough on our project.
To have an iron stomach
To be able to eat everything (without becoming ill)
I don't care how spicy the food is; I have an iron stomach.
Iron fist
Dictatorial, unbending
The prime minister is said to rule with an iron fist.
Pumping iron
Lifting weights (for exercise)
Miyuki-san has been pumping iron since she was 14 and is now training for the Olympics.
Iron out
To resolve, to smooth out
They have finally ironed out their differences and signed the contract, but it took three months.