man-of-all-work
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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
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
It was Pugh, the man-of-all-work at the Cottage, and in his disgust at things in general, the Squire cursed him for a lazy rascal.
From Ovington's Bank by Weyman, Stanley J.
Dan, who was only six years old, proved a very handy little man-of-all-work.
From The White Queen of Okoyong A True Story of Adventure Heroism and Faith by Livingstone, W.P.
"Yes; and well roughed too, Master Tom," spoke up James, who had lived with us longer than I could remember, as gardener, groom, and general man-of-all-work.
From The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 1 (of 3) A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry
