all work and no play

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   it is not healthy to spend all your time working; you need to relax too

   All work and no play? A girl like you should be enjoying herself this evening...

   And besides, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

In the movies · 3

• And besides, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.Sons of the Desert1933
• All work and no play.Michael Collins1996
• All work and no play? A girl like you should be enjoying herself this evening...North by Northwest1959
• I used to think you were all work and no play...Booksmart2019
• Bobby, all work, no play.American Psycho II: All American Girl2002

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• work it
• work around to
• work at
• work in
• work off
• work on
• work on
• work out
• work out
• work out
• work out
• work over

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