Mind the shop

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verb

To take care or look after a business or place when the person usually doing it is not there.

My boss is on vacation this week, so I have to mind the shop.
Visual representation of "mind the shop" - To take care or look after a business or place when the person usually doing it is not there.

Often appears as...

  • mind the shop while
  • mind the shop for

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Temporary Leadership

Refers to someone taking charge while the usual leader is absent, often informally.

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With our store manager sick, I'll need to mind the shop until she recovers.
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Responsibility Shift

Implies trust in the person left to watch over business operations.

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Since you're minding the shop this weekend, make sure to lock up.
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Expect Unpredictability

Emphasizes readiness for unexpected situations while in charge.

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When you mind the shop, be prepared; anything from deliveries to complaints might come up.
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