cog in the machine



cog in the machine

Someone or something that is functionally necessary but of small significance or importance within a larger operation or organization. I'm tired of working in this thankless IT support job. I don't want to be just a cog in the machine anymore!
See also: cog, machine

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Fredrikafred-REE-kah (Swedish), FRED-ree-kah (Finnish)Swedish, Finnish
MarjolijnMAHR-yo-lienDutch
Safirasah-FEE-rahEsperanto
Shadiya-Arabic
Ysabel-Spanish (Archaic)
Luna-Roman Mythology