odd jobs odd jobs {n. phr.} Work that is not steady or regular in nature; small, isolated tasks. Dan does odd jobs for his neighbors, barely making enough to eat. Categories: add yours {n. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: O Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss