Meaning of slave-driver | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An overseer of slaves at work; a person who puts slaves to work.
2. An employer or supervisor who demands excessive amounts of work from an employee.
   colloquial, excessive, figuratively, usually
3. Anyone who requests an amount of work from others that is deemed unreasonable.
   broadly, colloquial, excessive, figuratively, humorous, often, sarcastic, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“"That's the rifle I used against the Peruvian slave-drivers three years ago."”

“He's such a slave-driver! I can't believe⟳ he wants us to come⟳ in on Saturday.”

“Mom, I need⟳ a break⟳ after doing homework! You're nothing but a slave-driver!”

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