must-do job

noun phrase
UK /ˈmʌst duː dʒɒb/
US /ˈmʌst duː dʒɑːb/

A must-do job is something you have to finish, no matter what.

Feeding the dog is my must-do job every morning.

SYNONYMS

choredutytaskobligationresponsibility

RELATED WORDS

to-do listdeadlineerrandassignmentroutine

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A task that is so important it cannot be skipped or delayed.

Cleaning the fish tank is a must-do job before we go on holiday.

3. A boring but necessary piece of work.

Sorting the recycling is a must-do job in our house.

4. A job someone promises to do for someone else.

Watering the neighbour's plants is my must-do job this week.