plow horse

A horse used for pulling a plow; figuratively, a person who works hard and steadily, often performing routine or heavy tasks without complaint.

ruЛошадь, используемая для тяги плуга; в переносном смысле — человек, который усердно и постоянно работает, часто выполняя рутинные или тяжёлые задачи без жалоб.esCaballo usado para tirar del arado; en sentido figurado, persona que trabaja duro y constantemente, a menudo en tareas rutinarias o pesadas, sin quejarse.frCheval utilisé pour tirer la charrue ; par extension, personne qui travaille dur et régulièrement, souvent sur des tâches routinières ou pénibles sans se plaindre.deEin Pferd, das zum Ziehen eines Pflugs verwendet wird; im übertragenen Sinn ein Mensch, der fleißig und unermüdlich arbeitet, oft bei routinehaften oder schweren Aufgaben, ohne sich zu beschweren.ptCavalo usado para puxar o arado; em sentido figurado, pessoa que trabalha com afinco e constância, muitas vezes em tarefas rotineiras ou pesadas, sem reclamar.zh用于拉犁的马；比喻义指勤勤恳恳、任劳任怨地从事繁重或单调工作的人。arحصان يُستخدم لجرّ المحراث؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على شخص يعمل بجدّ ودأب في مهام شاقة أو روتينية دون شكوى.

1. Literal meaning B1 formal

   A horse used for pulling a plow in farming.

   • The farmer relied on his strong plow horse to till the fields.
   • Plow horses are bred for their endurance and strength.
   • The old plow horse was retired after years of hard work.

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2. Figurative meaning B2 informal american

   A person who works very hard, often doing heavy or repetitive tasks without complaint.

   • He's a real plow horse in the office, always taking on the toughest projects.
   • She's been the plow horse of the team for years, doing all the groundwork.
   • Don't treat him like a plow horse; he needs a break too.

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