Робота і Гроші - Зайнятий та активний

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a (hive|beehive) of (activity|industry) [фраза]

a place where many people are very busy

Ex: The park was a beehive of industry on the weekend , with families playing , dogs running around , and people having picnics .

to [be|get] (run|rushed) off {one's} feet [фраза]

to have a lot of things that need to be done

Ex: I'm sorry I can't meet you for lunch today--I'm run off my feet with work.

to [have] (a lot|too much) on {one's} plate [фраза]

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

Ex: I ca n't take on any more work right now -- I already have a lot on my plate .

to [work|slog|sweat] {one's} guts out [фраза]

to work really hard to achieve an aim

Ex: After running five miles in the scorching heat , I was sweating my guts out .

(as|) busy as a bee [фраза]

extremely busy with work, activities, etc.

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to [work] like a (horse|dog|Trojan) [фраза]

to work exceptionally hard

Ex: The farmer worked like a horse during the harvest season , putting in long hours to bring in the crops .

to [burn] the [candle] at both ends [фраза]

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

Ex: She 's been burning the candle at both ends lately , working long hours at her job and staying up late to study for her exams .

(as|) busy as a beaver [фраза]

extremely active, busy, and hardworking

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to [have] {one's} hands full [фраза]

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

Ex: If you 're thinking of starting your own business , be prepared to have your hands full with all the work that needs to be done .

(in|into) high gear [фраза]

in a state that is extremely efficient or active

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to {not} [have] a minute to call {one's} own [фраза]

to be so busy that one has no free time

Ex: With all the demands of running a small business , he does n't have a minute to call his own these days .

on the go [фраза]

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

Ex: If you want to keep up with her , you 've got to be on the go too .

to [juggle] frogs [фраза]

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

Ex: We get the first glimpse of his brilliance when he juggles frogs during his adolescence .

to [spread] {oneself} too thin [фраза]

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

Ex: The manager warned us not to spread ourselves too thin by taking on too many clients at once .

pressed for time [фраза]

having very little time left

Ex: Yesterday , I was really pressed for time , so I had to skip lunch to finish my work on time .

the heat [is] on [речення]

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

Ex:

Робота і Гроші
Діловий Світ	Офісне життя та робота	Обов'язки та завдання з роботи	Вакансії
Співпраця & Командна робота	Зайнятий та активний	Заробіток грошей	Багатство & Розкіш
Бідність та фінансові проблеми	Ціна & Гроші	Оплата та Покупка	Витрачати або заощаджувати гроші