Idiom: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
Idiom Definitions for 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy'
This expression means that people need time off from working and if they don't get it, they will become bored and lack interest and enthusiasm.
(It is often shortened to All work and no play.)
- Contributed By: petrben
- Category: General
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Idioms similar to 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy'
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- Donkey work
- Work your tail off
- Do their dirty work
- Work your socks off
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- Play for keeps
- Play it by ear
- Play havoc
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- Play with fire
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- Play out of your skin
- Foul play
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