take on too much

Example Sentences

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But he warns there's a risk young people could take on "too much work", stretching themselves too thin and ultimately "damaging their wellbeing".

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

While such a move could calm nervous depositors, it could have drawbacks, including removing a big disincentive for banks to take on too much risk.

From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2023

The bureau is also investigating whether buy now, pay later companies are causing consumers to take on too much debt as well as how those loans should be reported on consumers’ credit reports.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2022

“The early season was all about adjusting, finding different formations and making sure the ship doesn’t take on too much water,” Spoales said.

From Washington Post • Nov. 2, 2021

‘We don’t want Mick to take on too much responsibility at her age. Let her get her growth out. Her growth through with, anyway.’

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers