on the job

1. 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.

See also: job, on

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

on the job

working; 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.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

on the job

1. 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.

See also: job, on

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

on the job

1 while working. 2 engaged in sexual intercourse. British informal

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

on the ˈjob

1 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

See also: job, on

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

on the job

1. 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.

See also: job, on

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

a good innings
inning
have had a good innings
walk off the job
set (one) up with (someone or something)
set up
a full-time job
full-time job
nine-to-five job
on one's own time

词组	on the job
释义	on the job on the job 1. 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. See also: job, on Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. on the job working; 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. See also: job, on McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. on the job 1. 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. See also: job, on The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. on the job 1 while working. 2 engaged in sexual intercourse. British informal See also: job, on Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary on the ˈjob 1 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 See also: job, on Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary on the job 1. 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. See also: job, on American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: a good innings inning have had a good innings walk off the job set (one) up with (someone or something) set up a full-time job full-time job nine-to-five job on one's own time
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