What does "dirty work" mean?

One or more unpleasant tasks, assignments, or employment duties, especially those of a disreputable or illicit nature.

Dirty work

Common synonyms include: conspiracy, dirty pool, dirty trick, donkeywork, double dealing, double-dealing.

noun

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Noun

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One or more unpleasant tasks, assignments, or employment duties, especially those of a disreputable or illicit nature. idiomatic, uncountable
"[A] sort of little back kitchen, where dirty work, such as washing up dishes, might be done."

"[A] sort of little back kitchen, where dirty work, such as washing up dishes, might be done."