Work Idioms
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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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: to do something different from what is expected
Example: His method of teaching physics breaks the mould. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: to ask someone to wake up and become active in the daily chores
Example: The sun is up, rise and shine! Read more ➺
Meaning: a very busy place
Example: The restaurant on this weekend will be a hive of activities. Read more ➺
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 ➺
