English Expression · Intermediate
work ethic
The belief that people should work hard at their jobs or duties
Pronunciation: /ˈwɜːk ˌeθ.ɪk/
Meaning
The belief that people should work hard at their jobs or duties.
Example
Her strong work ethic helped her finish every task on time.
Her strong work ethic helped her finish every task on time.
Practice tips
- Practice work ethic out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.