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Trabajo y Dinero - Responsabilidades y tareas laborales

Dominar modismos en inglés sobre responsabilidades y tareas laborales, como "hierro en el fuego" y "en el reloj".

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English idioms related to Work & Money

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

Ex: The backup quarterback had to cover for the injured starter in the crucial game.

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

Ex: The company has several irons in the fire, including a new product line and a major marketing campaign.

to assign a task or job to a person

Ex: The teacher put the students to work on a group project, giving them a clear set of instructions and objectives to achieve.

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

Ex: The teacher wears several hats in the classroom, including educator, counselor, and mentor.

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 young athlete has big boots to fill, following in the footsteps of a legendary player who set records and won championships.

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

Ex: The teenager was playing hooky from school and was given detention as a punishment .

during the hours that one is required to be working

Ex: The employees are only paid for the time they are on the clock, so they can't work off the books.

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

Ex: The young actor is stepping into the shoes of a famous performer who originated the role on Broadway.

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

Ex: She is picking up the baton and carrying on with the fundraising campaign.

to transfer responsibility or a task from one person to another

Ex: She is handing over the baton to the new manager next week.

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

Ex: They will have a new project on their hands next month.

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

Ex: She holding the fort until the new manager arrives .

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

Ex: They will need to find someone who fill her shoes after she leaves the company .

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

Ex: She is stepping into the breach and leading the team during the crisis.
work to rule
[Sustantivo]

a labor strategy where employees intentionally perform their job duties strictly according to the rules and procedures, without going beyond what is explicitly required, as a means of protest or showing dissatisfaction with work conditions

trabajo a reglamento, trabajo según normativa

trabajo a reglamento, trabajo según normativa

Ex: The work-to-rule campaign lasted for two weeks, resulting in a significant slowdown in productivity.

(of workers) to refrain from doing any extra work

Ex: The workers worked to rule for two weeks before the issue was resolved.
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