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dirty work
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en
1.
UK
US
international
neutral
informal
Unpleasant, menial, or disagreeable tasks that must be done, often of a physical or domestic nature.
2.
UK
US
international
neutral
informal
Actions that are morally questionable, unethical, or illegal carried out on behalf of someone else, especially covert or blameworthy operations.
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