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Travail et Argent - Opportunités d'emploi

Explorez les expressions idiomatiques anglaises liées aux opportunités d'emploi, y compris "un pied dans la porte" et "se faire virer".

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English idioms related to Work & Money
a foot in the door

an opportunity for starting a business or entering an organization, etc. in order to achieve a higher level of success later

avoir une opportunité

avoir une opportunité

Ex: She is trying to get a foot in the door by volunteering at the company.
to {not} [give] up the day job

to advise someone to continue with their current job instead of trying a new job that is likely to fail

quitter votre travail pour commencer un autre

quitter votre travail pour commencer un autre

Ex: She tried painting as a career, but her art wasn't selling.She didn't give up the day job though.
to [fall] on {one's} sword

to take the blame or punishment for something, even if it is not entirely one's fault, in order to protect someone else or to preserve one's honor

Ex: The CEO fell on his sword and resigned after the company's stock price plummeted.
to [get] the (sack|boot|axe)

to be fired from one's position or job

Ex: She's been warned about her behavior, and if she doesn't improve, she'll get the sack.
[give] {sb} the pink slip

to inform one's employee that they are being dismissed

Ex: The company is downsizing, and some employees may be given the pink slip.
heads (will|are going to) roll

used to express that people are going to be punished for something, particularly by being fired

Ex: The project is behind schedule, and heads will roll if it's not completed on time.
(career|corporate) ladder

the different levels of jobs and responsibilities that people can move up in their chosen profession as they gain more experience and skills

Ex: Moving up the corporate ladder usually brings greater responsibilities and higher pay.
to [give] {sb} the (sack|boot|axe)

to dismiss one's employee

Ex: They said I couldn't do the job and gave me the boot.So, now I'm looking for work again.
to [get] the bird

to be fired or dismissed from a job, usually in an abrupt or disrespectful manner

Ex: If the company has to make cutbacks, some employees may be getting the bird.
to [show] {sb} the door

to dismiss or fire someone from their job or position

Ex: She's been warned about her poor attendance, and if she doesn't improve, they'll show her the door.
to [hang] up {one's} gloves

to retire or quit from a profession or activity that involves physical or competitive effort

Ex: He's been thinking about retirement for a while, and he may hang up his gloves next year.
to [hang] up {one's} boots

to retire from a particular activity or occupation, especially one's profession or career

Ex: She's been considering retirement for a while, and she may hang up her boots next year.
to [carve] (out|) a niche

to successfully create a secure position for oneself at work, often by excelling in a very specific field related to it

Ex: She's been working hard to carve a niche for herself in the highly competitive tech industry.
walking (papers|ticket)

a notice given to someone, asking them to leave a job or place

Ex: She's been warned about her poor performance, and she could be getting her walking ticket any day now.
to [put] {sb} out to pasture

to retire someone due to their old age

Ex: She's been struggling to keep up with the demands of the job, and she may be put out to pasture soon.
to [wait] in the wings

to be waiting for an opportunity to arise in order to take action

Ex: She's been struggling to keep up with the demands of the job, and she may be put out to pasture soon.
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