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Region: General | Usage example: Fixing three tickets was all in a day for the engineer.

All in a day

Meaning

A routine or expected task.

Usage

Used when describing something ordinary despite effort.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Rhyming expression emphasizing daily routine.

Used in labor writing of the 19th century.

Related Idioms

Punch above your weight

Perform better than expected relative to one’s position.

Act your age

Behave at a maturity level expected for your age.

Against the grain

Opposite to what is expected or comfortable.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.