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.

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This button-down shirt will work overtime in your suitcase as a versatile travel wardrobe staple, while keeping you cool and dry while hiking, on walking tours, and of course, at TSA checkpoints. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 Gizelle does work overtime when the cast meets some of the cast from RHOC at the institution that is the Quiet Woman. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for work overtime

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“Work overtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20overtime. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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