" 'go-fer'd' in an advertising agency" means what?

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" 'go-fer'd' in an advertising agency" means what?

A high school boy said he 'go-fer'd' in an advertising agency. What does he mean?

2007-01-02 09:55:56 · 2 answers · asked by Johnny 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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A go-fer is someone who does the basic grunt work. It comes from the idea that the person is asked to "go for" (or "go fer") coffee, go for that file, go for the mail, etc.

2007-01-02 10:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

GO FOR IT !

2007-01-02 18:09:25 · answer #2 · answered by shogunly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋