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UK//ðɪs wəz jɔː dʒɒb//US//ðɪs wəz jʊr dʒɑb//

Meaning of This was your job

Indicates that the task or responsibility belonged to the person addressed.

In simple words: This was what you were paid to do.

This was your job in a sentence

  • After the project failed, she reminded him, 'This was your job to complete.'
  • He pointed at the unfinished report and said, 'This was your job all along!'
  • During the meeting, she noted, 'This was your job to ensure everything is ready.'
  • As the leader, he told his team, 'This was your job to manage the deadlines.'
  • When asked about the issue, the manager replied, 'Really, this was your job to handle.'

How to use This was your job

Used to remind someone of their responsibilities. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid in overly formal documents.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Imagine a worker showing their completed task and saying, 'This was your job!'

Related words

Collocations with This was your job

  • complete your job
  • take on a job
  • assign a job

Synonyms for This was your job

  • this was your responsibility
  • this was your task
  • this was your duty

Common mistakes with This was your job

  • Using 'job' inappropriately with non-work contexts.
  • 'This was your job' might sound accusatory in some situations.

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Frequently asked questions about This was your job

What does This was your job mean?

This was what you were paid to do.

What is the definition of This was your job?

Indicates that the task or responsibility belonged to the person addressed.

How do you use This was your job in a sentence?

After the project failed, she reminded him, 'This was your job to complete.'

Can you give another example of This was your job?

He pointed at the unfinished report and said, 'This was your job all along!'

What are synonyms for This was your job?

Common alternatives include this was your responsibility, this was your task, this was your duty.

What words go with This was your job?

It commonly pairs with complete your job, take on a job, assign a job.

What are common mistakes when using This was your job?

Using 'job' inappropriately with non-work contexts. 'This was your job' might sound accusatory in some situations.

How do you pronounce This was your job?

US: //ðɪs wəz jʊr dʒɑb//, UK: //ðɪs wəz jɔː dʒɒb//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use This was your job?

Used to remind someone of their responsibilities. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid in overly formal documents.