If you lie down on the job, the whole team will fall behind schedule.

As the project fell apart and the deadline loomed, she decided to make the best of a bad job and finish what she could.

Although the shelter had only a few volunteers and outdated equipment, they were making the best of a bad job by serving hot meals with a smile.

Although the materials were low-quality, she made the best of a bad job and finished the table on time.

When the conference lost power and most speakers canceled, she makes the best of a bad job by turning the session into an interactive Q&A that everyone enjoys.

You might enjoy painting as a hobby, but don't quit your day job.

That stand-up routine was rough; don't give up the day job.

After months of failed experiments, the research team decided to give something up as a bad job and focus on more promising approaches.

After weeks of failed experiments, the research team had given something up as a bad job and moved on to a new approach.

After two failed attempts to salvage the antique clock, the conservator gives something up as a bad job and advises beginning the restoration anew.