yeoman's work
Reliable hard effort
Yeoman's work is hard, steady, unglamorous labor that gets the job done.
The phrase comes from yeomen—sturdy farmers and foot soldiers who formed the reliable backbone of medieval English society.
It emphasizes diligent effort over brilliance: The interns did yeoman's work organizing the archives.
Often appears as yeoman's service or yeoman effort.
- industriousnessHabitual hard work
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- roll up sleevesBare forearms for effort
- thoroughnessAttention to every detail
- backboneVertebral column, or courage
conscientiousness · unsung hero · dedication · stewardship · groundwork · assistance · contribution · pulling one's weight · heavy lifting · craftsmanship · teamwork · rural labor · reliability · steady hand · collaboration · maintenance · commitment · productivity
yeoman's workgrandstanding
Performing to impress onlookers
showboating · star turn · showmanship · virtuoso performance · self-aggrandizement
yeoman's worklaziness
Unwillingness to exert oneself
slacking · shirking · negligence · loafing · goldbricking
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