English Expression · Intermediate
sank work
Work done by tailors on soldiers' clothes
Pronunciation: say sank work
Meaning
Work done by tailors on soldiers' clothes.
Example
[…] even some of the 'honourable' men were reduced to this sweated 'sank work' for as little as 4s. to 6s. a week.
[…] even some of the 'honourable' men were reduced to this sweated 'sank work' for as little as 4s. to 6s. a week.
Practice tips
- Practice sank work out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.