proverb
Meaning 1
People deserve to be rewarded for their efforts.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
the laborer is worthy of his hire
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History
Etymology
Biblical.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: työmies on palkkansa ansainnut — people deserve to be rewarded for their efforts
- French: tout travail mérite salaire — people deserve to be rewarded for their efforts
- Polish: należy się nagroda za wysiłek — people deserve to be rewarded for their efforts