errand boy
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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When the Nazis came that night, she recognized one of them as a former errand boy of the business.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 28, 2023
Besides serving as a reliably funny recurring bit, this is telling: between the ancient vampire newcomer and the errand boy who's been cleaning up after them for more than 13 years, Guillermo rates more highly.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2023
The judge said that while Treanor has been described as "an errand boy", it was euphemism that "doesn't sit well with the gravity of the offence".
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2023
Some ads sound downright Dickensian, like this one from 1890: “WANTED — A young lad as errand boy; must come well recommended.”
From Washington Post ● Sep. 5, 2021
“Stay where you are, Jo. I’m errand boy to this establishment,” said Laurie, taking up his cap.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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