Phrase guide
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noun
Arduous work, performed in a vigorous, committed manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Synonyms: yeoman's work, yeoman's labor, good job
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Reliable, useful, capable service.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
An allusion to stouthearted, dutiful labor performed by a yeoman.
Across languages
10 source translations are retained for this English entry.
