A cog in the machine/wheel In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a cog in the machine/wheel", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Tiếng Anh )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-03-04 09:03

Meaning of A cog in the machine/wheel

A cog in the machine/wheel disapproval noun

Someone or something has only a small role or significance or importance in a company or operation  or institution although it's functionally necessary

If it were not for my technical skill I would be just another cog in the machine.

I decided to set up my own business because I was tired of just being a cog in a machine.

He'm tired of working in this thankless IT support job. He don't want to be just a cog in the machine anymore then he's going to setup his bussiness

If it were not for my technical skill I would be just another cog in the wheel.

I decided to set up my own business because I was tired of just being a cog in a wheel.

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Did you follow his guide and take your mom's money? You are thick as mince.

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