a job for life
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Meaning · English
A permanent position with long-term security
Literally: a job that lasts a lifetime
Register: neutral
Examples
He got a job for life at the government agency
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “a job for life” mean?
A permanent position with long-term security Literally: a job that lasts a lifetime
Is “a job for life” formal or informal?
a job for life is generally neutral.