man-of-all-work
Example Sentences
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Herbert Morrison, the Labor Government's man-of-all-work, had slipped another notch politically, but he would still have plenty to do.
From Time Magazine Archive
Robert Moses, New York City's park commissioner and man-of-all-work, is prideful of his literary skills, cuts down his opponents with a slashing pen when he wants to get his way.
From Time Magazine Archive
He hurried his preparations, and, being his own groom, stable boy, and man-of-all-work, he was very busy about it.
From The Mountain Girl by Erskine, Payne
William Cole, the subject of these remarks, had, until about a week previous to the commencement of this story, been gardener and man-of-all-work at the Pines.
From Under Padlock and Seal by Avery, Charles Harold
He hailed the railroad man-of-all-work whose slouch relegated him unquestionably to the pre�fficiency era.
From The Trail of Conflict by Loring, Emilie Baker
