I just work here Meaning in English
expression
ˈaɪ/ /ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈwɝk/ /ˈhiɹ
EYE juhst / jist WURK heer
ˈaɪ/ /dʒˈʌst/ /wˈɜːk/ /hˈiə
EYE JUHST WURK HEE-uh
Definition
A humorous or informal phrase used to show you are not responsible for a situation or decision because you are just an ordinary employee.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, often said with a shrug or joking tone. Used to avoid blame or responsibility, especially when questioned by customers or managers. Sometimes implies frustration or lack of power. Not literal—don't use in formal writing.
Spanish: yo solo trabajo aquíPortuguese (BR): eu só trabalho aquiPortuguese (PT): eu só trabalho aquiChinese (Simplified): 我只是这里的员工Chinese (Traditional): 我只是這裡的員工Hindi: मैं तो यहाँ सिर्फ काम करता हूँArabic: أنا فقط أعمل هناBengali: আমি তো এখানে কাজ করি শুধুRussian: я здесь просто работаюJapanese: 私はただここで働いているだけですVietnamese: tôi chỉ làm việc ở đây thôiKorean: 저는 그냥 여기서 일해요Turkish: ben sadece burada çalışıyorumUrdu: میں تو یہاں صرف کام کرتا ہوںIndonesian: saya cuma kerja di sini
Example Sentences
People keep asking me about the rules, but I just work here.
basic
If you want to complain, I just work here.
basic
Sorry, I just work here and don't know the answer.
basic
Hey, don’t blame me—I just work here.
natural
When customers ask why the store closes early, I just work here.
natural
Honestly, I just work here. I have no idea what’s going on.
natural