Work & Money - Job Responsibilities & Tasks

Master English idioms regarding job responsibilities and tasks, like "iron in the fire" and "on the clock".

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to fulfill a person's responsibilities while they are sick or on a leave

Ex: I need you to cover for me next week while I 'm on vacation .

a project, activity, plan, business, etc. that an individual is involved in

Ex: She 's trying to keep too many irons in the fire , and it 's starting to take a toll on her work and personal life .

to have different roles, positions, or jobs at the same time

Ex: The entrepreneur wears several different hats in the early stages of their business , including product development , marketing , and fundraising .

to have to put in a lot of effort into one's work to be on the same level as one's predecessor

Ex: The new teacher has big shoes to fill , taking over from a beloved educator who was known for their passion and dedication to their students .

to not attend work, school, or other obligations without giving an explanation or getting permission

Ex: She felt guilty about playing hooky from her job , but she needed a mental health day to recharge .

during the hours that one is required to be working

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to need to deal with something as a part of one's responsibilities or obligations

Ex: If we do n't solve this problem , we will have a big mess on our hands .

to assume full control or responsibility of something until the actual person in charge returns, particularly in business

Ex: If we leave the store , who will hold the fort ?

to take action or assume responsibility in a difficult or challenging situation, often when others are unable or unwilling to do so

Ex: If the boss does n't show up , I will have to step into the breach and run the meeting .

a labor strategy where employees intentionally perform their job duties strictly according to the rules and procedures, without going beyond what is explicitly required, as a means of protest or showing dissatisfaction with work conditions

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(of workers) to refrain from doing any extra work

Ex: The employees are working to rule until their demands are met .