“the job”

The following 6 entries include the term the job.

on the job

phrase

: at work : while working

on-the-job

adjective

: of, relating to, or being something (such as training or experience) learned, gained, or done while working at a job

do the job

phrase

: to achieve a desired result

fall down on the job

phrase

: to do a job badly

lie down on the job

phrase

: to fail to do one's job : to neglect one's responsibilities

on-the-job training

noun

: training that a person is given while doing a job and getting paid


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