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UKall in a day's work
/ˈɔːl ɪn ɐ dˈeɪz wˈɜːk/
/ˈɔːl ɪn ɐ dˈeɪz wˈɜːk/all in a day's work
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What is the origin of the idiom "all in a day's work" and when to use it?
The idiom "all in a day's work" originated in the world of work and describes a situation or task that is considered routine or typical for a particular person or profession. It can be used to describe a range of scenarios, such as when someone responds to an emergency situation, handles a difficult customer, or completes a challenging project.
Examples
1. The firefighter rescued the cat from the tree, but to him, it was all in a day's work.
2. Dealing with difficult customers is all in a day's work for a customer service representative.
3. She's had to fire several employees over the years, but for a manager, it's all in a day's work.
4. After years of working in the ER, the doctor had seen it all, and to her, saving a life was just all in a day's work.
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