Tag: work

Workplace Idioms: Understanding the Language of the Office

If you’ve ever worked in an office, you’ve probably heard some common phrases that seem a bit strange or confusing. These are often idioms, or expressions that have…

Idiom – Rat Race

English Idiom – Rat race. Meaning – The modern daily way of life – a struggle to get a better job and improve our social life. The fierce…

Phrasal Verb – Hand In

Phrasal Verb – Hand in. Meaning – To give something to someone in authority. You can hand your homework in to a teacher or a purse you’ve just…

Slang – Skive

British English Slang – Skive or Skive-off. Meaning – To avoid work or your responsibilities by staying away or leaving without permission. To stay away from work or…