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Old 03-07-2020, 05:16 PM   #12413
monster
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Originally Posted by sexobon View Post
I'll take their word that it's British; but, won't delve into it 'cause it contains the word "job" and sounds too much like work.
although it actually relates to not working in a way.

A Jobsworth is someone who uses the "rules" of their employer as an excuse for not helping someone. "I'd love to do that for you, but it's more than my job's worth, they'd fire me immediately...."
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