another day, another dollar
The phrase "another day, another dollar" is a common English idiom reflecting the routine and often monotonous nature of daily work.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)Expresses the routine and monotonous nature of daily work, highlighting the modest financial reward.
Example
- When asked how his day was, John shrugged and said, 'another day, another dollar.'
B2Workplace
(informal, idiomatic)Indicates the repetitive cycle of working each day for a paycheck, often with a sense of resignation.
Example
- After clocking out, she muttered to herself, 'another day, another dollar.'
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "another day, another dollar":
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