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What does it mean?
Hyperbolic humor about disliking household chores.
In plain terms
Chores are boring.
What can you take from it?
Daily tasks are tedious.

Where it applies

  • cleaning
  • home maintenance

Putting it to work

  • find shortcuts
  • delegate tasks

Questions to consider

  • What chore do you dread?

Another view

Chores are necessary for hygiene.

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