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Do their dirty work meaning

What does the saying 'Do their dirty work' mean?

Idiom: Do their dirty work

Meaning:

Someone who does someone's dirty work, carries out the unpleasant jobs that the first person doesn't want to do. Someone who seems to enjoy doing this is sometimes known as a 'henchman'.
Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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