gratte-papier

le gratte-papier, la gratte-papier
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. paper pusher
J’ai fait le gratte-papier pendant huit ans avant d’obtenir une promotion.I worked as a paper pusher for eight years before getting a promotion.
b. pencil pusher
J’en ai marre de faire le gratte-papier dans un bureau. J’aimerais avoir plus de responsabilités.I'm tired of working as a pencil pusher in an office. I'd like to have more responsibilities.
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