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Werk en Geld - Kantoorleven en werk

Ontdek Engelse idiomen over het kantoorleven en werk met voorbeelden als "run a tight ship" en "in harnas".

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all in a day's work

something that is a typical or normal part of a person's job

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in harness

used when one is back to doing one's job and normal activities at work, particularly after a leave or vacation

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to mix business with pleasure

to combine enjoyable activities with one's work

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rat race

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

ratrace, verdringingsstrijd

ratrace, verdringingsstrijd

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to talk shop

to have work-related discussions outside of work, particularly when it is annoying or inappropriate

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the right (hand) does not know what the left (hand) is doing

used to refer to the lack of communication between the different parts of an organization about their roles or activities that leads to confusion and dysfunction

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red tape

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

bureaucratie, formaliteiten

bureaucratie, formaliteiten

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to close the books

to no longer make new entries when an accounting period is at its end

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blood on the carpet

conflict between the people of an organization or company that leads to unpleasant situations

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top dog

the person, group, or organization with the most power, authority, success, or importance within a certain group or field

topper, baas

topper, baas

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big mama

a way of referring to the woman who is a leading member or the founder of an organization, movement, etc.

grote mama, oprichtster

grote mama, oprichtster

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new kid on the block

a person or thing that has recently joined a specific place, field, company, group, etc.

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part of the furniture

something or someone that has been at a place for so long that one no longer notices them

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to run a tight ship

to control and manage an organization, group, business, etc. in a manner that is very strict, efficient, and effective

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to fall out with one's bread and butter

to have a disagreement with someone or something that provides one's primary source of income or livelihood

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golden years

a period of time in which someone no longer works due to old age

de gouden jaren, de pensioenperiode

de gouden jaren, de pensioenperiode

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dead-end job

a job that does not provide one with the chance to advance to a better position or job

doodlopende baan, baan zonder toekomst

doodlopende baan, baan zonder toekomst

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busman's holiday

a period of leisure or vacation spent engaging in activities related to one's job or profession

werknemersvakantie, beroepsvakantie

werknemersvakantie, beroepsvakantie

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new blood

people who are newly employed or admitted in order to provide the group, company, etc. with enthusiasm and new and exciting ideas

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