English idioms related to Work & Money

English idioms related to Work & Money - Job Opportunities

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a foot in the door
phrase
an opportunity for starting a business or entering an organization, etc. in order to achieve a higher level of success later
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to not give up the day job
phrase
to advise someone to continue with their current job instead of trying a new job that is likely to fail
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to fall on one's sword
phrase
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
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to get the sack / boot / axe
phrase
to be fired from one's position or job
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give sb the pink slip
sentence
to inform one's employee that they are being dismissed
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heads will / are going to roll
sentence
used to express that people are going to be punished for something, particularly by being fired
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career / corporate ladder
phrase
the different levels of jobs and responsibilities that people can move up in their chosen profession as they gain more experience and skills
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to give sb the sack / boot / axe
phrase
to dismiss one's employee
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to get the bird
phrase
to be fired or dismissed from a job, usually in an abrupt or disrespectful manner
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to show sb the door
phrase
to dismiss or fire someone from their job or position
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to hang up one's gloves
phrase
to retire or quit from a profession or activity that involves physical or competitive effort
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to hang up one's boots
phrase
to retire from a particular activity or occupation, especially one's profession or career
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to carve (out) a niche
phrase
to successfully create a secure position for oneself at work, often by excelling in a very specific field related to it
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walking papers / ticket
phrase
a notice given to someone, asking them to leave a job or place
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to put sb out to pasture
phrase
to retire someone due to their old age
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to wait in the wings
phrase
to be waiting for an opportunity to arise in order to take action
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