Meaning of 'Work the system'
What does the saying 'Work the system' mean?
Idiom: Work the system
Meaning:
If people work the system, they exploit the state or similar setup to their advantage.
All idioms have been editorially reviewed. Submitted idioms may have been edited for correctness and completeness.
« Previous: Work like a dog
Next: Work your fingers to the bone »
Similar Idioms
- Do their dirty work
- Work your fingers to the bone
- Work your socks off
- Work like a dog
- Devil finds work for idle hands
- Many hands make light work
- Work your tail off
- Have your work cut out
- All in a day's work
- Noddy work
- Donkey work
- All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
- Work like a charm
Idiom eBooks from UsingEnglish.com
Explore our collection of idiom eBooks to deepen your understanding of English expressions. Download curated lists of idioms in PDF format - ideal for offline study or classroom use!
Know of an idiom that’s missing? Suggest an idiom using our online form.
See also:
- View examples in Google: Work the system
- Idiom Quizzes