working man

/'wə:kiɳ'mæn/

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Word: Working Man

Definition: A "working man" is a noun that refers to a person, usually a man, who does physical or manual labor. This can include jobs in factories, construction sites, or any job that requires physical effort.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "working man" when talking about someone who works in jobs that require physical work rather than office or desk jobs.
• It is often used to refer to people who earn a living through hard work, especially in industries like construction, manufacturing, and agriculture.

Examples:

1. My father was a working man who spent his entire life in construction.
2. The community organized a celebration to honor the working men and women who built our town.

Advanced Usage:

• In discussions about social issues, "working man" can be used to represent the struggles and challenges faced by individuals in lower-income jobs.
• It can also be used in political contexts to refer to policies that support the working class.

Word Variants:

• Working Woman: This term refers to a woman who also performs manual or industrial labor.
• Working Class: This term encompasses all people who earn a living through manual labor, regardless of gender.

Different Meanings:

• Working Man can also refer more generally to anyone engaged in work, but it typically emphasizes physical labor.

Synonyms:

• Laborer
• Tradesman
• Blue-collar worker

Related Idioms:

• "A working man’s wage": Refers to the salary earned by someone who does manual labor.
• "Work like a dog": Means to work very hard, often used to describe the effort of a working man.

Phrasal Verbs:

• "Work off": To pay off a debt through labor. (e.g., He worked off his loan by helping at the factory.)
• "Work up": To build or increase something gradually.

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Noun

1. an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

Synonyms

• workman
• workingman
• working person