Work Idioms
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Meaning: to expire while working
Example: She doesn't want to retire - she'd rather die in harness. Read more ➺
Meaning: refers to the work that is done regularly by someone
Example: Teaching difficult students might sound like a nightmare to other people but to teachers it is all in a day's work. Read more ➺
Meaning: an extremely easy task
Example: I have been preparing for this presentation for the last six months. This promotion will be a cinch for me. Read more ➺
Meaning: readily won and readily lost
Example: I won a lot of money at the casino last night but lost it on my way out. Oh well, easy come, easy go. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do things in the wrong order or sequence
Example: Aren't you putting the cart before the horse in decorating your new office? You haven't even been awarded the job yet. Read more ➺
Meaning: very easy task
Example: Don't worry, Sophie - this job interview will be a piece of cake for you - you have all the skills they need and I think you're absolutely the best candidate. Read more ➺
Meaning: of or relating to industrial work, especially the semiskilled and unskilled
Example: They hope the new manufacturing unit on the small town's outskirts will open up the doors for many more blue-collar jobs. Read more ➺
Meaning: very busy
Example: I am trying to complete my assignment by the weekend and am as busy as a bee. Could we rather meet up next week? Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to someone who prefers to do things rather than talk or think about them.
Example: Despite all the debates, a man of action like John wasted no time and started building shelters. Read more ➺
