English Idioms for "Job Opportunities"

Explore English idioms that relate to job opportunities, including "a foot in the door" and "get the bird".

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an opportunity for starting a business or entering an organization, etc. in order to achieve a higher level of success later

Ex: If he can get a meeting with the CEO , it could be a foot in the door for his business .

to advise someone to continue with their current job instead of trying a new job that is likely to fail

Ex: She tried painting as a career, but her art wasn't selling. She didn't give up the day job though.

to take the blame or punishment for something, even if it is not entirely one's fault, in order to protect someone else or to preserve one's honor

Ex: She is considering falling on her sword and taking the blame for the project 's failure .

to inform one's employee that they are being dismissed

Ex: The company is downsizing, and some employees may be given the pink slip.

used to express that people are going to be punished for something, particularly by being fired

Ex: The project is behind schedule , and heads will roll if it 's not completed on time .

the different levels of jobs and responsibilities that people can move up in their chosen profession as they gain more experience and skills

Ex: Networking can help you advance more quickly up the corporate ladder .

to be fired or dismissed from a job, usually in an abrupt or disrespectful manner

Ex: I heard Bill got the bird for screwing up the Robertson accounts .

to dismiss or fire someone from their job or position

Ex: She 's been warned about her poor attendance , and if she does n't improve , they 'll show her the door .

to retire or quit from a profession or activity that involves physical or competitive effort

Ex: He 's been thinking about retirement for a while , and he may hang up his gloves next year .

to retire from a particular activity or occupation, especially one's profession or career

Ex: She 's been considering retirement for a while , and she may hang up her boots next year .

to successfully create a secure position for oneself at work, often by excelling in a very specific field related to it

Ex: If he wants to succeed in the art world , he 'll need to carve out a niche for himself and establish a unique style .

a notice given to someone, asking them to leave a job or place

Ex: If the company does n't meet its targets , some employees may be given their walking ticket .

to retire someone due to their old age

Ex: If the company wants to bring in new talent, they may have to put some of the old guard out to pasture.

to be waiting for an opportunity to arise in order to take action

Ex: If the company wants to bring in new talent, they may have to put some of the old guard out to pasture.