Cog in the machine
This is a very interesting phrase to look at but much simpler if you think about it logically.
A cog is something that turns in a machine to make it work, without it the machine could not function properly and would be completely useless!
That being said, being a cog in the machine is a really nice thing to say to someone and will make them feel really valued as a person.
This could be a great expression to use if you are the manager of a large company and want to make an employee feel important.
Let’s take a look at the example: