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Doing the Lord’s Work

When someone handles a task that benefits everyone — especially something inconvenient, uncomfortable, or ignored by others.
Often used humorously. Doesn’t always refer to religion.
Can describe someone sacrificing time, energy, or sanity to improve a situation nobody else wanted to deal with.
“Whoever fixed the Wi-Fi before the meeting started is doing the Lord’s work.”
“She called out the scam in the comments so nobody else gets fooled. Lord’s work.”
“Bro cleaned the kitchen without being asked? That’s the Lord’s work.”
by Still Broadcasting Co February 18, 2026
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Fine with sb else doing the work

Phrase

To not be bothered about sth
I told him that I was really fine with sb else doing the work.
by Zami Karzai August 15, 2018
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workdown

To diminish the value of an object, idea, or person. To reprimand or berate publicly. To knock the taste out of someone's mouth for being ignorant. To unequivocally dominate another person or game to such an extent that they never wish to take part again.
Bruce received a workdown from his boss after it was discovered that he lost money on 102 consecutive trades. David decided that he would never play monopoly again after receiving the ultimate workdown from the other players. After a late night at the club with his friends, Paul went home to find his place had been worked-down by his former girlfriend.
by Mr. Workdown June 8, 2009
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