work among (someone or something)
work among (someone or something)
To perform one's mental or physical duties or activities amid or alongside particular people, things, or animals. I was very fortunate to be able to work among some of the finest lawyers in the entire country during my internship with the firm. One of the most exciting things about my PhD is being able to work among the fossils of creatures that walked the Earth over 65 million years ago. I've been working among the endangered wildlife in these jungles for over a decade now.
See also: among, work
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
work among someone or something
to do one's work among some people or things. I wanted to work among the Indians, but I set up my medical practice in the inner city. I want to get a job in forestry and work among the trees.
See also: among, work
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- work among
- a lion in the way
- at (one's) doorstep
- at (one's) expense
- (one's) day in court
- (from) top to toe
- (there's) no peace/rest for the wicked
- (one's) old man
- (one's) old lady
- at (one's) fingertips