work extra hours — to work beyond normal working hours, typically without additional pay
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to work beyond normal working hours, typically without additional pay
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɜːrk ˈekstrə ˈaʊərz/
Example Sentences
- My boss thinks work extra hours is a lifestyle choice, not torture.
- I work extra hours so often that my cat forgot what I look like.
- The company expects employees to work extra hours during the project phase.
work extra hours
NOUN[/wɜːrk ˈekstrə ˈaʊərz/]
to work beyond normal working hours, typically without additional pay
She had to work extra hours to finish the quarterly report before dawn.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Work derives from Old English weorc, originally meaning 'labor' or 'exertion'. Extra comes from Latin extra meaning 'outside' or 'beyond'. Hours originates from Greek hora, denoting a period of time or season.
Breakdown
work (Old English weorc, labor) + extra (Latin extra, beyond/outside) + hours (Greek hora, time periods). The phrase combines these elements to express labor performed beyond standard duration.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss thinks work extra hours is a lifestyle choice, not torture.”
“I work extra hours so often that my cat forgot what I look like.”
“The company expects employees to work extra hours during the project phase.”
“She refuses to work extra hours without proper compensation.”
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