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What does "iron" mean?

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In addition to the idioms beginning with iron, also see pump iron; strike while the iron's hot.

See iron in WNW Idioms

have many (or several, etc.) irons in the fire

to have or be engaged in many (or several, etc.) activities, enterprises, or the like

in irons

shackled with irons; imprisoned
Naut. headed into the wind with no way on: said of a sailing vessel that has failed to come about

iron out

to smooth out; eliminate

strike while the iron is hot

to act at the opportune time

See iron in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

in irons

Nautical

Lying head to the wind and unable to turn either way.

iron in the fire

An undertaking or project in progress: has many irons in the fire this year.

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