All in a day’s work

phrase

A task or tasks that are normal or expected as part of someone's job or daily routine.

Rescuing lost hikers is all in a day's work for the mountain patrol.

Colloquial

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Refers to routine tasks one should expect in their profession, suggesting no surprise or extraordinary effort.

Finishing reports by noon is all in a day's work for Jenna.

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Implies that the action or task doesn’t merit special recognition, as it’s a regular responsibility.

Working overtime during tax season is all in a day's work for an accountant.

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The phrase is informal, often used in casual conversation rather than in formal writing.

For a wedding planner, dealing with last-minute changes is all in a day's work.

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