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All in a day's work
Meaning
- Used to minimize an accomplishment or a difficult task, implying that it was just a regular part of the job and no big deal.
Humble, professional
Used in a sentence
- Saving that cat from the tree was just all in a day's work for the fire department.
- I stayed late to finish the report, but that is all in a day's work.
- Helping customers find the right parts is all in a day's work for him.
The backstory
A phrase popularized by workers who wanted to sound humble or resilient. It reframes a challenging experience as a standard aspect of life.
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