man-of-all-work

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Herbert Morrison, the Labor Government's man-of-all-work, had slipped another notch politically, but he would still have plenty to do.

From Time Magazine Archive

Robert Moses, New York City's park commissioner and man-of-all-work, is prideful of his literary skills, cuts down his opponents with a slashing pen when he wants to get his way.

From Time Magazine Archive

Payne was the bank man-of-all-work, but Clement would not hear of Payne.

From Ovington's Bank by Weyman, Stanley J.

He opened the gate and rode round to the stable, gave up the horse to Pugh, the man-of-all-work, and made his way into the house.

From Ovington's Bank by Weyman, Stanley J.

It was Pugh, the man-of-all-work at the Cottage, and in his disgust at things in general, the Squire cursed him for a lazy rascal.

From Ovington's Bank by Weyman, Stanley J.