“Up to your eyes in work” means…
completely overwhelmed with work
“Get out of a rut” means…
escape a boring routine
“On the go” means...
constantly busy and active
If a plan looks good “on paper”, it…
seems good only in theory
“On hold” means…
delayed until later
If you “step into someone’s shoes”, you…
replace them in their position
“Rushed off your feet” means…
extremely busy
A “run-of-the-mill” job is…
ordinary
If you “get the sack”, you…
get fired
Someone “up-and-coming” is…
promising and developing
“Pull out all the stops” means…
make a great effort
If you “talk shop”, you…
discuss work during free time
“Behind the scenes” means…
secretly, not publicly
A “dead-end job” is a job…
with no promotion prospects
What does “snowed under” mean?
Extremely busy
