| 词汇 | on the job |
| 释义 | Idiom on the job Theme: WORK working; doing what one is expected to do.I'm always on the job when I should be.I can depend on my furnace to be on the job day and night. Idiom on the job 1. while working. Glass is always checking his workers to be sure they're wearing hard-hats on the job. 2. ready and able to work. Just put the CD into the slot, click "Install" and the program will install itself and then let your PC know it's on the job. on the job1. Working at one's job in an official capacity. Sorry, I can't go out with you guys, I'm still on the job. Making personal phone calls while on the job is prohibited by company policy, but most people do it anyway. 2. Working on a particular task. Don't worry, we've got Kathy on the job. If she can't fix it, no one can. We know how important it is, so we've got our four best guys on the job. My lawnmower broke down, so I've got the neighbor's son on the job. 3. In a state of alertness, typically in order to watch for something specific. A: "Hey, make sure you keep your eyes open for that missing file." B: "You got it—I'm on the job." 4. slang Having sex. Primarily heard in UK. Sorry I didn't answer your call last night—I was on the job, if you know what I mean. on the jobworking; doing what one is expected to do. I'm always on the job when I should be. lean depend on my furnace to be on the job day and night. on the job1. At work, busy, as in We've got three men on the job. [Late 1800s] 2. Paying close attention, alert, as in Trust Jim to find out the details-he's always on the job. on the job1 while working. 2 engaged in sexual intercourse. British informalon the ˈjob1 while actually working, and not drinking coffee, talking, wasting time, etc: I’ve been on the job all day, and I feel exhausted.At work we can smoke in the canteen, but not on the job. 2 (British English, slang) having sex on the job1. Paying close attention; on the alert. 2. At work; at one's place of business: Employees are not allowed to smoke while on the job. |
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