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to pull overtime
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to work extra hours beyond one's regular schedule, often to complete tasks or earn additional pay
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What does "to pull overtime" mean in work slang?
The phrase "to pull overtime" means to work additional hours beyond the normal work schedule, usually to complete tasks, meet deadlines, or earn extra pay. The structure is informal workplace slang where "pull" functions as a verb meaning to perform or put in effort, and "overtime" refers to hours beyond standard working time. It is commonly used in professional and casual work contexts to describe extended shifts or extra work.
Examples
I've been pulling overtime all week to finish this report.
