Synonyms for dirty work


Grammar : Noun


Définition of dirty work

  • noun unpleasant or tedious work
Example sentences :
  • “They picked out a good spot for the dirty work,” he concluded, looking about.
  • Extract from : « The Coyote » by James Roberts
  • He had said to himself bitterly, "I am the only one fit for that dirty work."
  • Extract from : « Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard » by Joseph Conrad
  • Maman and Caughnega have been making a catspaw of you to do their dirty work.
  • Extract from : « Rodney, the Ranger » by John V. Lane
  • Well, I like baronesses to do my dirty work for me and Montmorencys for my sweeps.
  • Extract from : « The False Chevalier » by William Douw Lighthall
  • Who will do the dirty work, and the dangerous work, under Socialism?
  • Extract from : « Socialism » by John Spargo
  • The team was a capital one, and stuck to their dirty work like terriers.
  • Extract from : « Impressions of America » by Tyrone Power
  • "So you are here to do Dr. Mackey's dirty work, are you," he added.
  • Extract from : « Young Captain Jack » by Horatio Alger and Arthur M. Winfield
  • I'll have to hold the beam exactly on the switch, though, so you'll have to do the dirty work.
  • Extract from : « Triplanetary » by Edward Elmer Smith
  • Why should we sell our souls for naught, to do his dirty work.'
  • Extract from : « The Monctons: A Novel, Volume I » by Susanna Moodie
  • What did you call us over here for but to make us do your dirty work for you?
  • Extract from : « Still Jim » by Honor Willsie Morrow

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