10 common English expressions to be used in daily work of life

Manjita Osta

An expression is something we hear in our daily conversations. It is important to understand the meaning of these expressions and respond accordingly. It shows that you are well versed with the language and its common expressions.

  1. Long time no see: Greeting someone/ meeting after a long time

Ex. Hi! How have you been? Long time no see.

  1. Twenty four by seven: All the time

Ex. I have been thinking about our plan twenty four by seven. You can see my videos on YouTube twenty four by seven.

  1. Weather that storm: Surviving difficult times

My job search phase was crazy but I am glad that I have weathered that storm.

  1. On cloud nine: Being very happy

Ex. He was on cloud nine after winning the cricket match.

  1. Take a rain check: Reschedule

Ex. Something urgent has come up, sorry I can't have this meeting now, I will have to take a rain check.

  1. Rain on my parade: Ruin or lessen my happiness

Ex. Don't rain on my parade by asking me the price of my gift.

  1. Get worked up: Angry/ Emotional/ Upset

Ex. He gets worked up for every small thing in the office.

  1. Work out something: Make an arrangement

Ex. Don't worry about the sudden rain, we will work out something for the party venue.

  1. Loaded: To have a lot of money

Ex. Don't worry about the trip's expenses, I am loaded.

  1. Make a killing: To make a lot of money

Ex. I made a killing by working in Dubai for 10 years.