man-of-all-work
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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 was the man-of-all-work, bosun, carpenter, lamp-trimmer, winchman, storekeeper, and sometimes acting second mate.
From Command by McFee, William
Of course the names of rugs may mean nothing to your man-of-all-work, whose duty it is to chastise them upon the lawn.
From The Oriental Rug A Monograph on Eastern Rugs and Carpets, Saddle-Bags, Mats & Pillows, with a Consideration of Kinds and Classes, Types, Borders, Figures, Dyes, Symbols, etc. Together with Some Practical Advice to Collectors. by Ellwanger, W. D. (William DeLancey)
She kissed Aunt Alvirah once more, waved her hand to bashful Ben, who was Uncle Jabez's man-of-all-work, and ran down to the waiting car.
From Ruth Fielding at Briarwood Hall or Solving the Campus Mystery by Emerson, Alice B.
