Example
“The new director means business and has already set firm deadlines for every department.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
all in a day's work
CEFR B2a task treated as routine because it belongs to someone's normal duties
Neutral
clear the decks
CEFR B2to remove distractions or unfinished tasks so you are ready for action
Neutral
donkey work
CEFR B2the tiring, repetitive, and often unappreciated work that supports a larger task
Neutral
fill someone's shoes
CEFR B2to replace someone in a role and meet the demands they handled
Neutral
make a go of
CEFR B2to turn an undertaking into a lasting success
Neutral
make light work of
CEFR B2to handle a demanding task quickly and effortlessly
Neutral
Source methodology
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