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It is not an idiom, it is a description of one work day. The "honest" part just refers to doing something legal and above-board instead of illegal or sneaky. You often hear this phrase used in the negative, as in "He's never done an honest day's work in his life," meaning that the person is lazy and probably getting money in some sort of sneaky or illegal fashion.
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What does the idiom honest days work mean?
Literally, "an honest day's work" means the amount of work expected by an employer who pays workers by the day on condition that they to work diligently. This is often used figuratively, to refer to a similar amount of diligent work by a person for his own goals, when no pay is expected.
What does the idiom an honest day's work mean?
It is not an idiom. "An honest day's work" means what it says. It means you work hard and honestly for a dollar or to achieve a good outcome doing your own work at home or doing volunteer work. It means hard work and done well. It also means work not done by crime.
What is the meaning of the idiom running around in circles?
It's not an idiom because you can figure out the meaning if you think - if you're running around in circles, you're not getting anywhere. It's a metaphor for fruitless work.
What motivates you to do hard work?
To know that I am earning my pay. An honest days work.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'on the fritz'?
When something is on the fritz, it means it's broken, or doesn, work anymore, out of commission.
What is the meaning of the idiom they were beat after work?
exhausted, imagine beating something rough until it has softened. It expresses the similarity.
What is the meaning of the idiom work itself out?
The idiom "work itself out" means that a situation will resolve or improve on its own without requiring direct intervention or action. It suggests a belief in the natural course of events to lead to a positive outcome.
What is elbow Greece?
Elbow grease is an idiom or term used meaning to work hard, to put more physical effort into a job or task.
What if they ask about the times and days that you are available to work?
Then share with your potential employer the times that you are available. Be honest because if you are hired, this is how they will determine your work schedule.
What does the idiom iron it out mean?
Work out a problem.
What is the meaning of charwoman?
A woman hired for odd work or for single days.
What is the idiom for it is rude to try and work out how valuable a gift is?
One such idiom is "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth."
