grunt work
noun
UK/ˈɡrʌnt ˌwɜːk/
US/ˈɡrʌnt ˌwɝːk/
Definitions of grunt work noun
- Uncountable
The basic, often monotonous and laborious tasks necessary for the success of a project or undertaking.
As an intern, you'll be expected to handle a lot of the grunt work.
In any large project, there is always some grunt work that needs to be done.
Before she became a team leader, she did years of grunt work.