Meaning of the word "grunt work" in English
What does "grunt work" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
grunt work
US /ˈɡrʌnt ˌwɜːrk/
UK /ˈɡrʌnt ˌwɜːk/
Noun
hard, boring, or unpleasant work that needs to be done but is not very important or interesting
Example:
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I spent all day doing the grunt work of organizing files.
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New interns are often assigned the grunt work.