Do their dirty work meaning
What does the saying 'Do their dirty work' mean?
Idiom: Do their dirty work
Meaning:
Someone who does someone's dirty work, carries out the unpleasant jobs that the first person doesn't want to do. Someone who seems to enjoy doing this is sometimes known as a 'henchman'.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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