dereliction of duty 成语

above and beyond the call of duty

much more than expected, go the extra mile Her extra work was above and beyond the call of duty.

beyond the call of duty

(See above and beyond the call of duty)

duty calls

it is my duty, I must do a task """Duty calls,"" he said, opening a book to begin his homework."

heavy duty

very difficult, demanding I have to work hard at math. It's a heavy-duty course.

in the line of duty

done or happening as part of a job The police officer was killed in the line of duty during the bank robbery.

off duty

not working, having free time The police officer was off duty when he came across the bank robbery.

the call of duty

the feeling that you have to work, duty calls When the group needs a secretary I answer the call of duty.

on duty

doing one's job ；at work上班
Don't talk with him． He's on duty now．不要跟他说话，他正在值班。
Policemen are not allowed to smoke while on duty．警察上班时不许吸烟。

shirk one's duty

Idiom(s): shirk one's duty

Theme: RESPONSIBILITY

to neglect one's job or task.
• The guard was fired for shirking his duty.
• You cannot expect to continue shirking your duty without someone noticing.

duty bound

Idiom(s): duty bound (to do sth)

Theme: RESPONSIBILITY

forced by a sense of duty and honor to do something.
• Good evening, madam. I’m duty bound to inform you that we have arrested your husband.
• No one made me say that. I was duty bound.