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Chinese overtime

idiom
Meaning

Any form of overtime in which increasing the hours worked reduces the hourly rate.


Examples
SIMPLE

My pay drops when I work Chinese overtime.

CONTEXTUAL

The company requires extra hours without extra pay, which is essentially Chinese overtime.

COMPLEX

Employees often feel exploited when their increased productivity leads to Chinese overtime, effectively lowering their hourly compensation.

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