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单词 the donkey work
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the donkey work in British English

British informal
difficult, boring, or routine work
Why should I do all the donkey work?
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Examples of 'the donkey work' in a sentence
the donkey work

I was basically doing the donkey work.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Most freeholders employ a managing agent to do the donkey work.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Mind you, he still has him doing all the donkey work...
The Sun (2015)
He creates, he scores, he does the donkey work.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
His army of assistants do the donkey work on his creations, yet receive scant credit and even less dosh: 11 an hour to be precise.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
So if one is in a good rhythm and making inroads, the other will be content to support him and do the donkey work.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But he had the best business brain, employing 50 artists to do the donkey work of turning his sketches into finished products.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But while he finishes like a thoroughbred, it is his willingness to do the donkey work that really delights his manager.
The Sun (2017)
They can do all the donkey-work in finding the best deal for you - and there's a human on the spot for advice.
The Sun (2007)
But she refused to do the donkey work, staying calm while munching on a carrot.
The Sun (2010)
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