work for someone

work for someone
work for someone
1. to be employed by someone. •

She works for Scott Wallace.

Who do you work for?

2. to work as a substitute for someone. •

I will work for you while you are having your baby.

Right now, I am working for Julie, who is out sick.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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