worker

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a fast worker

One who is able to navigate a complicated, nuanced, or difficult situation in order to gain an advantage for themselves. A figurative use of the phrase's literal meaning, "one who is able to work quickly." Promoted to manager in less than half a year? My, he's a fast worker, isn't he? But the actress is a fast worker, deftly maneuvering through the more emotionally charged material to give her character an immediate presence in the film.

bad workers always blame their tools

proverb If someone performs a job or task poorly or unsuccessfully, they will usually lay the blame on the quality of their equipment, or other such external factors, rather than take responsibility for their own failure. The football player blamed the overinflated ball for costing his team the game, but as they say, bad workers always blame their tools.

See also: always, bad, blame, tool, worker

black-collar worker

Someone who tends to wear black clothing and, typically, is employed in a creative field. The term is formed on the model of "blue-collar" and "white-collar." Honestly, the black-collar workers employed by that designer really intimidate me—they just seem so cool!

See also: worker

blue-collar worker

A member of the working class, especially manual laborers. The phrase refers to the collar of a laborer's typical uniform, in contrast to the "white collar" shirts that typically accompany formal dress. I come from a family of blue-collar workers, so I will always champion the common man's concerns. Blue-collar workers have always been an important part of our economy.

See also: worker

white-collar worker

A professional whose work responsibilities do not include manual labor (i.e., like that of a so-called blue-collar worker). The name comes from the formal dress typically worn by such workers. One of the problems is that we have too many white-collar workers, when what we need are more highly skilled blue-collar workers.

See also: worker

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a fast ˈworker

(informal) a person who wastes no time in gaining an advantage, especially a person who can quickly gain somebody’s affection: She’s a fast worker! She’s only been here a few days and already the boss has invited her for dinner!

black-collar workers

n. people, usually affected, who wear black all the time. (Contrived. A play on white-collar and blue-collar workers.) I hate to go over to the gallery. It’s filled with black-collar workers. Reminds me of the Adams Family.

See also: worker

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

a fast worker
hand that rocks the cradle, the
hand (one) (one's) head
cheap at half the price
hold (one) at arm's length
keep (one) at arm's length
keep somebody at arm's length
keep someone at arm's length
keep someone or something at arm's length
be as happy as Larry

References in periodicals archive

This enormous megaphone of unchallenged opinion has partially succeeded in convincing Americans that without continued access to millions of foreign workers, America's economy will wither on the vine, and that the best way to stop illegal immigration is to pass guest-worker legislation.

The true cost of "cheap" labor: the costs associated with uncontrolled immigration and flooding the U.S. job market with foreign, low-wage laborers far outweigh any savings to be gained

With that comes a new set of demands--a host of benefits to meet mature workers' needs.

Working warriors: the growing number of people working beyond common retirement ages offers new opportunities for disability carriers and other insurers

According to the report, three in every four building industry workers both live and work in New York City, including 72 percent of all construction workers.

Industry generating $60.8b every year, says NYBC report

Workers' Compensation (WC) laws are designed to ensure that employees who are injured or disabled on the job are provided with monetary awards.

Worker's compensation 101: a primer for the physician executive

Early on, whichever form the activity took, the black workers behind it were fired, blacklisted and attacked by police, militia and mobs.

Hard labor: scholars chronicle the relationship of African Americans to unions and the industrialization of America

Under these immigration reform proposals, the Department of Labor, with the same lack of political will to enforce worker protections it displays at present, would have a new charge.

Looking for common ground: Katrina exposed the racial fault lines of immigration politics that threaten to pit Latinos against Blacks

Under the current rules, employers may have to provide employee benefits to a worker classified as an independent contractor for withholding purposes.

Massachusetts offers dueling standards for employee/contractor status

"For some reason, the security that Celanese has hired feels the need to videotape our houses, videotape our children in the yard," says Steve Floyd, a locked out worker. "We see them twice a day at the minimum.

Locked out in Illinois: "How can you do that to a community?"

As Susan Hirsch points out at the beginning of her impressive study, workers at the Pullman Company make two dramatic appearances in the annals of American history.

After the Strike: A Century of Labor Struggle at Pullman

Given that males come from unfertilized eggs, a worker of a singly mated queen would on average share more genes with a nephew--the son of one of her sisters--than with a brother.

Cops with six legs: law and order among insects

Social Service Worker/ Registered Social Service Worker are generally holders of a two-year certificate in social services from a community college.

Ontario reviews social worker and social service worker college

When interviewed by NYSDOH staff, the patient reported that she was a laboratory worker (laboratory worker 2) at laboratory 2.

Laboratory-acquired brucellosis

Defining the Problem: Worker Behavior or Work Organization

Losing the "eyes in the back of our heads": social service skills, lean caring, and violence

This number recorded an increase rate of 0.5% compared to the figures logged last June, which reached 1,623,672 expatriate workers.

This Week's Economic Bulletin

Muscat: The total number of the expatriate workforce in the Sultanate reached 1,604,158 expatriate workers at the end of last April.

Oman's expatriate worker population rises to 1.6 million

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释义	worker Related to worker: Workers Compensation insurance, thesaurus a fast worker One who is able to navigate a complicated, nuanced, or difficult situation in order to gain an advantage for themselves. A figurative use of the phrase's literal meaning, "one who is able to work quickly." Promoted to manager in less than half a year? My, he's a fast worker, isn't he? But the actress is a fast worker, deftly maneuvering through the more emotionally charged material to give her character an immediate presence in the film. See also: fast, worker bad workers always blame their tools proverb If someone performs a job or task poorly or unsuccessfully, they will usually lay the blame on the quality of their equipment, or other such external factors, rather than take responsibility for their own failure. The football player blamed the overinflated ball for costing his team the game, but as they say, bad workers always blame their tools. See also: always, bad, blame, tool, worker black-collar worker Someone who tends to wear black clothing and, typically, is employed in a creative field. The term is formed on the model of "blue-collar" and "white-collar." Honestly, the black-collar workers employed by that designer really intimidate me—they just seem so cool! See also: worker blue-collar worker A member of the working class, especially manual laborers. The phrase refers to the collar of a laborer's typical uniform, in contrast to the "white collar" shirts that typically accompany formal dress. I come from a family of blue-collar workers, so I will always champion the common man's concerns. Blue-collar workers have always been an important part of our economy. See also: worker white-collar worker A professional whose work responsibilities do not include manual labor (i.e., like that of a so-called blue-collar worker). The name comes from the formal dress typically worn by such workers. One of the problems is that we have too many white-collar workers, when what we need are more highly skilled blue-collar workers. See also: worker Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a fast ˈworker (informal) a person who wastes no time in gaining an advantage, especially a person who can quickly gain somebody’s affection: She’s a fast worker! She’s only been here a few days and already the boss has invited her for dinner! See also: fast, worker Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary black-collar workers n. people, usually affected, who wear black all the time. (Contrived. A play on white-collar and blue-collar workers.) I hate to go over to the gallery. It’s filled with black-collar workers. Reminds me of the Adams Family. See also: worker McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: a fast worker hand that rocks the cradle, the hand (one) (one's) head cheap at half the price hold (one) at arm's length keep (one) at arm's length keep somebody at arm's length keep someone at arm's length keep someone or something at arm's length be as happy as Larry References in periodicals archive This enormous megaphone of unchallenged opinion has partially succeeded in convincing Americans that without continued access to millions of foreign workers, America's economy will wither on the vine, and that the best way to stop illegal immigration is to pass guest-worker legislation. The true cost of "cheap" labor: the costs associated with uncontrolled immigration and flooding the U.S. job market with foreign, low-wage laborers far outweigh any savings to be gained With that comes a new set of demands--a host of benefits to meet mature workers' needs. Working warriors: the growing number of people working beyond common retirement ages offers new opportunities for disability carriers and other insurers According to the report, three in every four building industry workers both live and work in New York City, including 72 percent of all construction workers. Industry generating $60.8b every year, says NYBC report Workers' Compensation (WC) laws are designed to ensure that employees who are injured or disabled on the job are provided with monetary awards. Worker's compensation 101: a primer for the physician executive Early on, whichever form the activity took, the black workers behind it were fired, blacklisted and attacked by police, militia and mobs. Hard labor: scholars chronicle the relationship of African Americans to unions and the industrialization of America Under these immigration reform proposals, the Department of Labor, with the same lack of political will to enforce worker protections it displays at present, would have a new charge. Looking for common ground: Katrina exposed the racial fault lines of immigration politics that threaten to pit Latinos against Blacks Under the current rules, employers may have to provide employee benefits to a worker classified as an independent contractor for withholding purposes. Massachusetts offers dueling standards for employee/contractor status "For some reason, the security that Celanese has hired feels the need to videotape our houses, videotape our children in the yard," says Steve Floyd, a locked out worker. "We see them twice a day at the minimum. Locked out in Illinois: "How can you do that to a community?" As Susan Hirsch points out at the beginning of her impressive study, workers at the Pullman Company make two dramatic appearances in the annals of American history. After the Strike: A Century of Labor Struggle at Pullman Given that males come from unfertilized eggs, a worker of a singly mated queen would on average share more genes with a nephew--the son of one of her sisters--than with a brother. Cops with six legs: law and order among insects Social Service Worker/ Registered Social Service Worker are generally holders of a two-year certificate in social services from a community college. Ontario reviews social worker and social service worker college When interviewed by NYSDOH staff, the patient reported that she was a laboratory worker (laboratory worker 2) at laboratory 2. Laboratory-acquired brucellosis Defining the Problem: Worker Behavior or Work Organization Losing the "eyes in the back of our heads": social service skills, lean caring, and violence This number recorded an increase rate of 0.5% compared to the figures logged last June, which reached 1,623,672 expatriate workers. This Week's Economic Bulletin Muscat: The total number of the expatriate workforce in the Sultanate reached 1,604,158 expatriate workers at the end of last April. Oman's expatriate worker population rises to 1.6 million
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