slave driver

noun

Definition of slave driver

1 : a supervisor of slaves at work

2 : a harsh taskmaster

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The new boss is a real slave driver. the director is a real slave driver, but actors still clamor for the opportunity to work with him

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slave driver

noun

English Language Learners Definition of slave driver

: someone who is in charge of slaves and makes them work

: someone who makes people work very hard

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