What does 'donkey work' mean?

Donkey · #1 (permalink) Sun May 03, 2009 16:47 pm *What does 'donkey work' mean?*

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #9 "Animal Idioms", question 9

Charlie doesn't like getting too tired so he gets his assistant to do all the donkey work.

(a) academic work
(b) artwork
(c) homework
(d) hard work

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #9 "Animal Idioms", answer 9

Charlie doesn't like getting too tired so he gets his assistant to do all the hard work.

Correct answer: (d) hard work
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part of the text of the question is hidened , could you pleas exposed it?

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Mon May 04, 2009 11:26 am *What does 'donkey work' mean?*

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Donkey work = hard work requiring little thinking.
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