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Region: US | Usage example: He shrugged and said, 'Another day, another dollar.'

Another day, another dollar

Meaning

Routine workday that yields a paycheck.

Usage

Used when acknowledging the grind.

Origin & History

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

Workers describing monotonous paydays.

Common in early 20th-century labor commentary.

Related Idioms

A dollar short

Lacking enough resources or support.

A day late and a dollar short

Too late or insufficient to succeed.

Another string to your bow

An additional skill or resource.

More Idioms

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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.