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Công Việc và Tiền Bạc - Cuộc sống & Công việc văn phòng

Khám phá các thành ngữ tiếng Anh liên quan đến cuộc sống văn phòng và công việc với các ví dụ như "chạy tàu chật hẹp" và "trong dây nịt".

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English idioms related to Work & Money

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

Ex: Putting in long hours at the office?
in harness
[Cụm từ]

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 combine enjoyable activities with one's work

Ex: They've been successful at mixing business with pleasure by hosting client dinners at their favorite restaurant.
rat race
[Danh từ]

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

cuộc sống đua tranh, cuộc đua sinh tồn

cuộc sống đua tranh, cuộc đua sinh tồn

Ex: She has been stuck in rat race for years , working long hours and sacrificing her personal life for her career .
to talk shop
[Cụm từ]

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

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

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: When a company is that large often times the right doesn't know what the left hand is doing and vice versa.
red tape
[Danh từ]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

thủ tục hành chính rườm rà, các quy định hành chính phức tạp

thủ tục hành chính rườm rà, các quy định hành chính phức tạp

Ex: They had to navigate through red tape to get their visa approved .
to close the books
[Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The government has suspended all their accounts.

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
[Danh từ]

a person who holds the highest rank in a particular group or organization

Ex: They were top dog in the industry for years , but lost their position after a series of scandals .
big mama
[Danh từ]

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

bà lớn, mẹ lớn

bà lớn, mẹ lớn

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

Ex: When they were the new kid on the block, they struggled to establish themselves in the competitive market.

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

Ex: When he was in charge, he ran a tight ship and was able to turn the company around.

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

Ex: They've been fighting a lot lately, and she's worried she'll fall out with her bread and butter.
golden years
[Danh từ]

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

thời kỳ hưu trí, năm tháng vàng son

thời kỳ hưu trí, năm tháng vàng son

Ex: He moved to a quiet countryside house to enjoy golden years.
dead-end job
[Danh từ]

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

công việc không có triển vọng thăng tiến, công việc không có cơ hội phát triển

công việc không có triển vọng thăng tiến, công việc không có cơ hội phát triển

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.
busman's holiday
[Danh từ]

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

kỳ nghỉ của người làm nghề, ngày nghỉ nghề nghiệp

kỳ nghỉ của người làm nghề, ngày nghỉ nghề nghiệp

Ex: When she went on her busman's holiday, she spent the whole time reading books about history, which was her field of work.
new blood
[Cụm từ]

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 new blood by signing several promising young players , hoping to inject new energy into the team .
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