Dead-end job

/dˈɛdˈɛnd dʒˈɒb/

/dˈɛdˈɛnd dʒˈɑːb/

[noun]

Dead-end job

[NOUN]

a job that does not provide one with the chance to advance to a better position or job

What is the origin of the idiom "dead-end job" and when to use it?

The phrase "dead-end job" originated in the early 20th century, and it refers to a job that offers few opportunities for advancement or growth. The idiom "dead-end job" is used to describe a job that provides little or no opportunity for career advancement or personal growth. It is often associated with low-paying, menial work that is seen as unfulfilling or unsatisfying.

Examples

1. That it's not a dead-end job?

2. I was in kind of a dead-end job

3. Maybe you worked at a dead-end job for years.

4. For example, many people become complacent in toxic relationships and dead-end jobs.

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