work overtime

idiom

: to spend time working at one's job in addition to one's normal working hours

—often used figuratively

Her imagination was working overtime.

He's been working overtime around the house to please his wife.

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This winter season, sport Vince’s trouser-esque skirt with a pointed-toe, knee-high boot or glossy smoking loafer, the sleek staple promises to work overtime both on and off the clock. —

Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024 This fall, sport yours from Pixie Market with a pointed-toe, knee-high boot or glossy smoking loafer, the sleek staple promises to work overtime both on and off the clock. —

Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024 The pressure to work overtime may exacerbate the economic divide between hourly and salaried employees. —

Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 The cast and crew had to work overtime to retain the loyal following Buffy had built up over five years. —

Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for work overtime

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