wear too many hats
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Meaning · English
To have too many responsibilities or roles at once
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
đảm nhiệm quá nhiều trách nhiệm hoặc vai trò cùng một lúc
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Literally: to literally wear multiple hats
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
She wears too many hats as a manager, accountant, and salesperson
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “wear too many hats” mean?
To have too many responsibilities or roles at once Literally: to literally wear multiple hats
Is “wear too many hats” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.