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chief cook and bottle washer

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chief cook and bottle washer
Fig. the person in charge of practically everything (such as in a very small business). I'm the chief cook and bottle washer around here. I do everything.
See also: and, bottle, chief, cook, washer


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Once the business begins to take off, the entrepreneur is usually the one left holding the bag as chief cook and bottle washer.
During her years of community service, Heinly has served in positions ranging from president, fund-raiser, youth chaperon, entertainer and board member to chief cook and bottle washer, according to close friend Darcy.
During her years of community service, Heinly has served in positions ranging from president, fund-raiser, youth chaperon, entertainer and board member to chief cook and bottle washer, according to close friend Darcy.
 
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