Trabalho e Dinheiro - Vida de escritório e trabalho

Explore expressões idiomáticas em inglês sobre a vida no escritório e o trabalho com exemplos como "comandar um navio apertado" e "no arreio".

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all in a day's work [frase]

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

Ex:

in harness [frase]

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

Ex: They were in harness and successfully closed the biggest deal of the year .

to [mix] business with pleasure [frase]

to combine enjoyable activities with one's work

Ex: By the time they realized they had mixed business with pleasure, it was too late to salvage their professional relationship.

rat race [substantivo]

corrida de ratos

Ex: By the time he retired , he had been in the rat race for over three decades and was ready for a slower pace of life .

Quando se aposentou, ele estava na corrida de ratos há mais de três décadas e estava pronto para um ritmo de vida mais lento.

to [talk] shop [frase]

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

Ex: She gets bored when her friends talk shop about their tech jobs .

the right (hand|) does not know what the left (hand|) [is] doing [Sentença]

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

Ex:

red tape [substantivo]

burocracia

Ex: They had to navigate through a lot of red tape to get their visa approved .

Eles tiveram que navegar por muita burocracia para obter a aprovação do visto.

to [close] the books [frase]

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

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blood on the carpet [frase]

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

Ex: They have been trying to avoid blood on the carpet , but the problem has been building up for months .

top dog [substantivo]

chefe máximo

Ex: By the time they realized they were n't the top dog anymore , it was too late to catch up .

Quando perceberam que não eram mais o cão grande, já era tarde demais para recuperar o atraso.

big mama [substantivo]

grande dama

new kid on the block [frase]

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

Ex: By the time they realized they were n't the new kid on the block anymore , they had already established themselves as a major player in the industry .

part of the furniture [frase]

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

Ex: They have been living in the neighborhood for so long that they 're practically part of the furniture .

to [run] a tight ship [frase]

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

Ex: By the time they left the company , they had been running a tight ship for years and had earned a reputation for being disciplined and efficient .

to [fall] out with {one's} bread and butter [frase]

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

Ex: He fell out with his bread and butter when he refused to work on the weekends .

golden years [substantivo]

anos dourados

Ex: He moved to a quiet countryside house to enjoy his golden years .

Ele se mudou para uma casa tranquila no campo para desfrutar dos seus anos dourados.

dead-end job [substantivo]

trabalho sem futuro

Ex: She realized that the dead-end job she had been working in for years was not fulfilling her desire for a meaningful and challenging career .

Ela percebeu que o trabalho sem futuro no qual vinha trabalhando há anos não estava atendendo ao seu desejo por uma carreira significativa e desafiadora.

busman's holiday [substantivo]

férias de trabalho

Ex:

Quando ela foi de férias de trabalho, passou todo o tempo lendo livros sobre história, que era sua área de trabalho.

(new|fresh) blood [frase]

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

Ex: The sports team brought in new blood by signing several promising young players , hoping to inject new energy into the team .

Trabalho e Dinheiro
O Mundo dos Negócios	Vida de escritório e trabalho	Responsabilidades e tarefas do trabalho	Oportunidades de emprego
Colaboração & Trabalho em equipe	Ocupado e ativo	Ganhar dinheiro	Riqueza & Luxo
Pobreza e Problemas Financeiros	Preço & Dinheiro	Pagamento e Compra	Gastar ou economizar dinheiro