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Praca i Pieniądze - Zajęty i Aktywny

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English idioms related to Work & Money
a (hive|beehive) of (activity|industry)

a place where many people are very busy

Ex: The school hall was a beehive of activity as parents and teachers prepared for the fair.
to [be|get] (run|rushed) off {one's} feet

to have a lot of things that need to be done

Ex: The support team got run off their feet when the update went wrong.
to [have] (a lot|too much) on {one's} plate

to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

Ex: With the move coming up, they have too much on their plate.
to [work|slog|sweat] {one's} guts out

to work really hard to achieve an aim

Ex: They worked their guts out, but the result was worth it.
(as|) busy as a bee

extremely busy with work, activities, etc.

Ex: He is always busy as a bee, moving from one task to another.
to [work] like a (horse|dog|Trojan)

to work exceptionally hard

Ex: They worked like horses through the winter to finish the house.
to [burn] the [candle] at both ends

to drain oneself by working very late into the night and getting up early in the morning

Ex: He looked exhausted because he had been burning the candle at both ends for months.
(as|) busy as a beaver

extremely active, busy, and hardworking

Ex: The whole house was busy as a beaver before the guests arrived.
to [have] {one's} hands full

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

Ex: We had our hands full after the orders doubled overnight.
(in|into) high gear

in a state that is extremely efficient or active

Ex: The campaign kicked into high gear after the first video went viral.
to {not} [have] a minute to call {one's} own

to be so busy that one has no free time

Ex: The nurses were so busy that they did not have a minute to call their own.
on the go
on the go
[Fraza]

in a state of being actively engaged in various activities or constantly in motion, typically indicating a busy and active lifestyle

Ex: The new manager likes to stay on the go and hates sitting still.
to [juggle] frogs

to try to handle or manage several difficult tasks or responsibilities at the same time, highlighting a busy and demanding situation

Ex: Do not add another assignment; I am already juggling frogs.
to [spread] {oneself} too thin

to take on more tasks or responsibilities than one can handle effectively, resulting in a lack of focus and decreased productivity

Ex: If we hire slowly, the current staff will be spread too thin.
pressed for time

having very little time left

Ex: She sounded pressed for time and ended the call quickly.
the heat [is] on

used to indicate that a situation is becoming highly intense or critical, often implying increased pressure, urgency, or scrutiny

Ex: The heat is on, so we need a clear plan fast.
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