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work off


Meanings
  • Verb

    To cancel out an obligation or debt by working instead of paying, as in taking time off in lieu.

    - "Employees can work off their accrued vacation days instead of losing them."
    - "After causing damage to a neighbor's property, John offered to work off the debt by helping with repairs."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with work off
off , golf , dolf , olf , calm , psalm
Variants
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work off , worked off , working off , works off , her ass off , his ass off , laugh her ass off , laugh his ass off , laugh their asses off , laugh your ass off , one's ass off , their ass off , work her ass off , work his ass off , work their asses off
Etymology
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The term 'work off' originated from the idea of canceling out an obligation or debt through labor.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'work off' is often used in the context of employment benefits, but it can also be used in other situations where labor can be used to cancel out an obligation or debt.

  2. In some industries, 'working off' is a common practice for apprentices or trainees, who may work for a period of time before being paid for their services.

  3. The concept of 'working off' can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where labor was used as a form of payment or reparation for debts and offenses.


Related Concepts
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  1. PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is a type of employee benefit that allows employees to take time off from work for various reasons, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days. 'Working off' is one way employees can use their accrued PTO instead of losing it.


Culture
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In some workplaces, the concept of 'working off' is used as a benefit for employees, allowing them to take time off when they need it without losing the accrued days.

How to Memorize "work off"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the concept of canceling out an obligation or debt through labor. Imagine working instead of paying to fulfill a debt.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'work off' with the idea of canceling out an obligation or debt through labor.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Working instead of paying, that's how I'll stay' to remember the meaning of 'work off'.


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