Where did the phrase "to do the...
Where did the phrase “to do the scut work” originate, and what exactly does it mean?
Answer
Scut (also scutt or skut) is a noun meaning “someone beneath contempt.” Scut work, therefore, is work that should be done only by someone perceived to be lower than yourself.
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