Never send a boy to do a man's job In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "never send a boy to do a man's job", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-04-25 08:04

Meaning of Never send a boy to do a man's job

Synonyms:

Never send a minion to do a goddess’ job

Never send a boy to do a man's job proverb

The proverb "never send a boy to do a man's job" is used as an advice in assigning work.

Do not assign challenging tasks to those who lack experience and knowledge or are not able to do them

He has never worked in the marketing field. Never send a boy to do a man's job. It doesn't work out.

I had better hire an lawyer to consider terms and conditions in the contract. Never send a boy to do a man's job, right?

Grammar and Usage of Never send a boy to do a man's job

The proverb "never send a boy to do a man's job" acts as a clause in a sentence or can stand alone.

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