yeoman's service
yeoman's service · yeoman's services
Arduous work, performed in a vigorous, committed mannerArduous work, performed in a vigorous, committed manner.
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic)Arduous work, performed in a vigorous, committed manner.
Near-synonym: good job
(idiomatic)Reliable, useful, capable service.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
An allusion to stouthearted, dutiful labor performed by a yeoman.An allusion to stouthearted, dutiful labor performed by a yeoman.
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