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Nice work if you can get it

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Sarcasm PotentialPlay
The phrase is often used sarcastically to comment on a job that's unattainable or unrealistic for most people. SlideA personal chef and a butler, huh? Nice work if you can get it.
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Cultural ReferencePlay
This phrase may relate to show tunes; originated from a popular song in the 1930s from the musical 'A Damsel in Distress'. SlideHe's quoting that old musical again: 'nice work if you can get it'.
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Colloquial ContextPlay
Use it in casual conversations, as it may be too informal for official or serious contexts. SlideHe landed a job testing video games all day nice work if you can get it.