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Another day, another dollar
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Another day, another dollar
is often used to express the routine of working every day just to earn money, especially when it feels repetitive or tiring.
Examples:
1- After eight hours of standing at the cash register, she smiled and said, “Another day, another dollar.
2- He doesn’t love the job, but he shows up, works hard, and shrugs: “Another day, another dollar.
Hello and welcome back to Daily English — where we learn real, everyday English that feels true to life. Today’s phrase is: “Another day, another dollar.” One more time: another day, another dollar. Let’s see if you can guess what it means from these clues:
You wake up early, go to your job, deal with emails and customers, not because you love it, but because it pays the bills.
A tired dad comes home from his night shift, drops his keys on the table, and mutters, “Another day, another dollar.” Can you guess the meaning?
What does “another day, another dollar” mean?This phrase is often used to express the routine of working every day just to earn money, especially when it feels repetitive or tiring. It’s usually said with a little humor, sarcasm, or weariness — like: “Well, we’re doing what we have to do.”
Examples: After eight hours of standing at the cash register, she smiled and said, “Another day, another dollar.”
He doesn’t love the job, but he shows up, works hard, and shrugs: “Another day, another dollar.”
They joked about their long commute, saying, “What can you do? Another day, another dollar.”
Your Turn Have you ever felt like your days are on repeat — waking up, working, sleeping, and doing it all over again? What is the equivalent expression for this in your language? Don’t forget to share your stories or feedback using the Gmail address.