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light housekeeping

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[lahyt haus-keep-ing] / ˈlaɪt ˈhaʊsˌkip ɪŋ /

noun

  1. routine housekeeping tasks that do not involve strenuous effort, such as tidying, sweeping, doing dishes, or laundry.


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A wide range of services are available, whether it’s light housekeeping or hiring a private-duty nurse.

From New York Times Dec. 2, 2023

She needed some extra money, and a friend told her about a part-time job doing some light housekeeping on one of her days off.

From Seattle Times Nov. 5, 2022

That’s when he discovered curling, the Winter Olympics competition that is part shuffleboard, part light housekeeping played on a sheet of ice.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2022

But before we talk about why reparations are necessary, let’s knock out some light housekeeping.

From Salon Mar. 19, 2019

There was everything one would need for light housekeeping for several weeks.

From The Blue Birds' Winter Nest by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth

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