Arbeit und Geld - Berufliche Verantwortlichkeiten und Aufgaben

Meistern Sie englische Redewendungen zu Arbeitsverantwortlichkeiten und -aufgaben, wie "Eisen im Feuer" und "auf der Uhr".

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to [cover] for {sb} [Phrase]

to fulfill a person's responsibilities while they are sick or on a leave

Ex: He asked his colleague to cover for him during the meeting , as he had to attend to a personal matter .

[iron] in the fire [Phrase]

a project, activity, plan, business, etc. that an individual is involved in

Ex: She always has several irons in the fire , working on multiple projects at once to maximize her chances of success .

to [put|set] {sb} to work [Phrase]

to assign a task or job to a person

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to [wear] (many|several) (different|) hats [Phrase]

to have different roles, positions, or jobs at the same time

Ex: She wears many hats in her job , including project manager , accountant , and human resources coordinator .

to [have] big (shoes|boots) to fill [Phrase]

to have to put in a lot of effort into one's work to be on the same level as one's predecessor

Ex: The new director has big boots to fill , taking over from a visionary filmmaker who created critically acclaimed movies .

to [play] (hooky|hookey) [Phrase]

to not attend work, school, or other obligations without giving an explanation or getting permission

Ex: He used to play hookey all the time when he was younger , but he quickly learned that it was a bad habit that led to trouble .

on the clock [Phrase]

during the hours that one is required to be working

Ex: He 's on the clock right now , so he wo n't be able to take your call .

to [step] into {one's} shoes [Phrase]

to be given someone's task, role, job, etc., particularly after they have left

Ex: She 's retiring next month , and someone will need to step into her shoes and take over her role as CEO .

to [pick up] the baton [Phrase]

to continue or complete a task or project that someone else began or left unfinished

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to [hand] over the baton to {sb} [Phrase]

to transfer responsibility or a task from one person to another

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to [have] {sth} on {one's} hands [Phrase]

to need to deal with something as a part of one's responsibilities or obligations

Ex: I have a lot of work on my hands this week .

to [hold] the fort [Phrase]

to assume full control or responsibility of something until the actual person in charge returns, particularly in business

Ex: I 'll hold the fort while you go to lunch .

to [fill] {one's} shoes [Phrase]

to take on a person's position, role, or responsibility after they are gone

Ex: It wo n't be easy to fill his shoes after he retires .

to [step] into the breach [Phrase]

to take action or assume responsibility in a difficult or challenging situation, often when others are unable or unwilling to do so

Ex: I 'll step into the breach and take over the project .

work to rule [Nomen]

Dienst nach Vorschrift

Ex: The union voted to implement a work to rule campaign to protest the company 's proposed wage cuts .

Die Gewerkschaft stimmte dafür, eine Dienst nach Vorschrift-Kampagne als Protest gegen die vom Unternehmen vorgeschlagenen Lohnkürzungen durchzuführen.

to [work] to rule [Phrase]

(of workers) to refrain from doing any extra work

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Arbeit und Geld
Die Geschäftswelt	Büroleben & Arbeit	Berufliche Verantwortlichkeiten und Aufgaben	Stellenangebote
Zusammenarbeit & Teamarbeit	Beschäftigt und aktiv	Geld verdienen	Reichtum & Luxus
Armut & Finanzielle Probleme	Preis & Geld	Bezahlung & Kauf	Geld ausgeben oder sparen