Sentence examples for grunt work from inspiring English sources
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"grunt work" is a common phrase and can be used in written English.
It is often used to refer to menial or tedious tasks that require physical labor or repetitive actions. It can also be used to describe tasks that are considered less desirable or less important compared to others. Example: "The new interns were given all the grunt work, such as sorting through files and making photocopies, while the senior employees focused on more important projects."
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grunt work
noun
Work (especially that which is heavy, repetitive or mindless) that is considered undesirable and therefore delegated to underlings.
- He plans to hire somebody to do the grunt work of digging the trenches for the pipes.
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