Wheel horse - a podcast by Word of the Day

Wheel horse is a noun that refers to a hardworking or diligent person.

Our word of the day combines the English words ‘wheel’ and ‘horse.’ Its origin is from the practice of positioning the hardest working horse nearest the wheels of a horse-driven vehicle.

It didn’t take long for Stacy to become the wheel horse of the office. I guess that’s what happens when you’re always volunteering to do the most work.

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