On the job meaning in English

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Definition

(I don't drink) on the job: (I don't drink) in work hours, while working, at work idiom
on the job (training): workplace, real experience (training); (training) and working simultaneously idiom

Examples

  • "Sleeping on the job, huh?"
  • "Sleepin' on the job, sleepin' on the job"
  • "But, to respond to your earlier question, I don't drink on the job."
Exercise 1
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
This is a true statement. Philip says to Fiona, "Make yourself at home". This expression is an invitation to feel comfortable, or to act as if you were in your own home.
This statement is false. Philip assumes that Fiona is unmarried because she introduces herself as Miss Stake. The title "Miss" is used for an unmarried, or single woman. Fiona confirms this by saying that Philip is correct, but that this information is not relevant or not pertinent. You might also like to know that "Mrs" is the title for married women, and "Ms" is used for women who don't want to disclose their marital status.
This statement is false. Fiona says to Philip, "I assume you were informed of my visit", and Philip replies that he was, and that he is prepared to answer any questions she may have.
This is a true statement. Philip offers to "fix Fiona a drink", and Fiona eventually tells Philip that she doesn't "drink on the job". "To do something on the job" is to do something while working. Fiona is telling Philip that she doesn't drink or consume alcohol while she is working.

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