My teacher gives us busy work to keep us quiet.
busy work
idiomWork or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
I finished my main project early, so my boss gave me some busy work to fill the afternoon.
The committee spent hours on meaningless busy work, effectively delaying the important decision until the following month.
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busy as a bee
Very active; working constantly.
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busy as a nailer
working constantly.
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close enough for government work
Adequate; acceptable as government work, imperfect but not worth the time nor effort of improving.
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crazy enough to work
Acknowledging that an idea, plan, or strategy seems foolish, implausible, or risky, yet might succeed precisely because of its unconventional or unexpected nature.
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detective work
investigative research
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dirty work
One or more unpleasant tasks, assignments, or employment duties, especially those of a disreputable or illicit nature.
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do the work
To take part in social justice activism; to fight against racism, oppression, etc.
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don't call me sir, I work for a living
Used by senior enlisted military personnel to indicate that they are not commissioned officers.