all in a day's work

Related to word: day

Idiom

Definition

  1. If something difficult, unpleasant, or strange is considered normal or routine for someone, it is regarded as an ordinary part of their job or life.

    • For firefighters, risking their lives to rush into burning buildings is all in a day's work.

    • Seeing blood during surgery is all in a day's work for a doctor.

    • Handling large quantities of ingredients during meal preparation is all in a day's work for a professional chef.