heavy workload — a lot of work
collocationB2IELTS 5+neutralcommon
Having a large amount of work to do, often more than usual or more than is comfortable.
Say it like a native
Textbook I am currently managing an excessive quantity of professional tasks.
Native I've got a heavy workload at the moment.
'A heavy workload' is the natural phrase; the paraphrase is corporate.
Pattern: heavy workload (noun phrase); have a heavy workload; cope with a heavy workload
In use
- She has a heavy workload this semester and spends most evenings studying.work
- In my previous job, I often had to deal with a heavy workload, especially during busy seasons, which taught me how to manage my time effectively.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I have a big workload.
✓ I have a heavy workload.
A workload is 'heavy' (or 'light'), not 'big'.
Common collocations
a heavy workload— heavy, manage, cope with, due to
Don't confuse it
Compare with 'light workload' (not much work).