work overtime

phrase

: 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.

Examples of work overtime in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

First, productivity suffers significantly from ineffective meetings, forcing employees to work overtime. — Shani Harmon, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Blazing pavement and relentless humidity can cause your car’s air conditioning system to work overtime just to keep the cabin comfortable. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

As temperatures climb, the greenhouse effect through untreated windows can force air conditioning systems to work overtime, eating both power and money. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Even early on, before the gruesomeness starts spiraling out of control, Stephen McKeon’s stabbing, head-scrambling score and Peter Albrechtsen’s gut-churning soundscape work overtime to jangle our nerves. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026

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