Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing work, including its inflections. Clear word filter
6 idioms
all in a day's work
CEFR B2a task treated as routine because it belongs to someone's normal duties
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donkey work
CEFR B2the tiring, repetitive, and often unappreciated work that supports a larger task
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iron out the kinks
CEFR B2to fix the last small problems in a plan, process, or product
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Matching variant: work out the kinks
make light work of
CEFR B2to handle a demanding task quickly and effortlessly
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make short work of
CEFR B2to finish a task or overcome an opponent with surprising speed and ease
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work wonders
CEFR B2have an unusually strong and beneficial effect
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