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Jessica1651
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 Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 4:22 am Post subject: What does "the girl Friday type" mean? |
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In the America film "Monk"`, the actress said,"I'm not the girl Friday type."
Would you please tell me why they use "Friday type" here?
Thanks a lot. |
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pugachevV
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| Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:46 am Post subject: |
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In Daniel Dafoe's classic novel i]Robinson Crusoe[/i] the protagonist has a native companion who does everything for him. This companion is called "Man Friday" in the novel.
From that has come the term "Girl Friday", which is used to describe a woman who is employed by many corporate executives to perform all kinds of personal and professional services for them. These women are also known as Executive Assistants or[i] Personal Assistants[/i].
They are usually well-paid. |
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Jessica1651
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:42 am Post subject: |
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Dear Teacher:
Thanks for your prompt reply. It helped me a lot!!
Best wishes,
Jessica |
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