Meaning of it's a tough job, but someone's got to do it | Babel Free
Definitions
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The job is a particularly difficult and undesirable one. literally
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The role or assignment is a particularly attractive or desirable one. colloquial, humorous, ironic
Examples
“Firefighters have to put themselves in serious danger in order to save lives. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it.”
“Most days, firefighters get paid to do nothing at all. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it!”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.