Work Idioms
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Meaning: work late into the night, especially on a project or task.
Example: Jenny had to burn the midnight oil to meet the deadline for her presentation. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have other, more important things to do.
Example: You are not worth my time or energy; I have bigger fish to fry. Read more ➺
Meaning: extremely good and exciting.
Example: I traveled across the American continent, and it was off the chain. Read more ➺
Meaning: making a valuable contribution to a group, company, or individual.
Example: I wish to bring to the table the issue of the current tax regime and how it affects our businesses. Read more ➺
Meaning: a person who can easily handle a variety of challenges and tasks.
Example: My grandfather was a jack of all trades. He had never attended college, but he was an accomplished musician, gardener, piano player, and spoke several languages. Read more ➺
in for a penny, in for a pound
Meaning: to complete a task, no matter what it may need.
Example: In for a penny, in for a pound, we need to stay up all night and get the report done since we cannot turn it in half-finished. Read more ➺
Meaning: get through the hardest part of something.
Example: I'm tired and need an ice-cold drink. I broke my back at work today on that project. Read more ➺
Meaning: to make money quickly.
Example: He decided to make a quick buck by selling his CD collection. Read more ➺
Meaning: to explain that a task is easier to talk about than perform.
Example: It's easier said than done when it comes to convincing people that something is true. Read more ➺
Meaning: an informal expression meaning something that is easy to do
Example: If you practise enough, driving will eventually become child's play. Read more ➺
