To be involved in sexual activity.
On the job
Example Sentences
"Caught them on the job."
"They were on the job upstairs."
Etymology & History
From "job" as work or activity. Euphemism for sex, playing on the physical "work" involved. Working-class slang from the early-mid 20th century.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Moderate
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Formality
Slang
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