a cog in the machine
a cog in the machine
Someone or something that is functionally necessary but of small significance or importance within a larger operation or organization. I'm tired of working in this thankless IT support job. I don't want to be just a cog in the machine anymore!
See also: cog, machine
cog in the machine
Someone or something that is functionally necessary but of small significance or importance within a larger operation or organization. I'm tired of working in this thankless IT support job. I don't want to be just a cog in the machine anymore!
See also: cog, machine
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
cog in the wheel (or machine
) a person who plays a small mundane (perhaps vital but generally unacknowledged or unappreciated) role in a large enterprise.See also: cog, machine, wheel
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
a cog in the maˈchine/ˈwheel
(informal) a person who plays a small part in a large organization or plan: The firm tries hard to make its employees feel that they are more than simply cogs in the wheel.See also: cog, machine, wheel
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- a cog in the machine/wheel
- a cog in the wheel
- a small cog in a large machine
- a small cog in a large wheel
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- cog in the machine
- cog in the wheel
- cog in the wheel or machine
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