Work Idioms

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a lot on my plate

Meaning: Having many responsibilities or tasks to deal with.

Example: Daniel has a lot on his plate this month because he is handling two major projects at work. Read more ➺


beck and call

Meaning: being completely available to someone when needed

Example: No matter what time of day it is, she is always at his beck and call. Read more ➺


break the mould

Meaning: to do something different from what is expected

Example: His method of teaching physics breaks the mould. Read more ➺


many hands make light work

Meaning: to come together for a cause

Example: The workers gathered when the company was facing financial trouble to raise capital and proved that many hands make light work. Read more ➺


pull your socks up

Meaning: to be determined to work very hard

Example: The company needs you to pull your socks up now that the market condition is so bad. Read more ➺


strive to do

Meaning: to try very hard to achieve

Example: This is perhaps the only politician that I have come across who strives to do what he promised. Read more ➺


keep on top

Meaning: to stay informed.

Example: The company keeps on top of the news to find out if the merger is being showed in good light. Read more ➺


rise and shine

Meaning: to ask someone to wake up and become active in the daily chores

Example: The sun is up, rise and shine! Read more ➺


hive of activity

Meaning: a very busy place

Example: The restaurant on this weekend will be a hive of activities. Read more ➺


go the extra mile

Meaning: to make an extra effort

Example: When it comes to weaker students, the teacher goes the extra mile to help them understand. Read more ➺


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