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Region: General | Usage example: Fixing three servers was all in a day’s work for the engineer.

All in a day’s work

Meaning

Refers to something ordinary, even if demanding.

Usage

Often said modestly after completing a tough task.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Early 20th-century phrase describing the habitual tasks of laborers.

Appears in labor union pamphlets to highlight daily dedication.

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Something that initially seems bad but turns out to be positive.

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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.

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Accusing or pursuing the wrong person/idea; making a false assumption.