2. Idioms

• Do the dirty work


  To do something unpleasant or difficult
• Do the donkey work


  To do the hard, boring part of the job
• Get worked up

  Upset or very excited about something
• Make light work of 


  To do something quickly and easily
• Work in progress


  Something that is being developed or suggested but that is not yet complete
• Work one's way up


  To achieve a better position within the organization you work for