🐴 Trojan, He is a / Works Like a / A Regular 🚀

Celebrating the indomitable spirit of hard workers through the idiom 'Trojan, he is a/works like a/a regular', inspired by ancient epics.

Trojan, he is a / works like a / a regular 🐴🚀

Definition:

A determined, energetic individual; hardworking. The term comes from Homer’s description of the Trojans in the Iliad and Virgil’s depiction in the Aeneid. Both epics envision the Trojans as brave patriots who toil relentlessly for their country. This notion was sustained by later writers, such as Samuel Butler, who penned in Hudibras (1663), “There they say right, and like true Trojans.”

Synonyms:

Workhorse
Dynamo
Powerhouse
Go-getter
Stalwart

Antonyms:

Slacker
Layabout
Deadbeat
Couch potato

Burning the midnight oil
Working like a beaver
Till the cows come home
Medieval work ethic

Similar Idioms:

“As busy as a bee”: Meticulously busy and hardworking.
“Putting your shoulder to the wheel”: Going all out in one’s efforts.
“Going the extra mile”: Doing more than what is required.

Proverbs:

“Hard work never killed anybody.”
“No bees, no honey; no work, no money.”
“Industry is the soul of business and the keystone of prosperity.”

Humor-filled Quotes:

“Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?” — Edgar Bergen 🫣

“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” — Will Rogers 🚂

“With great power and work ethic comes great electricity bills.” — W. T. Wittywords ⚡

Inspirational Books:

The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz 📚
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth 🏆
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson 🍏

Movies:

The Pursuit of Happyness 🏃‍♂️ (2006) - Follow the relentless determination of Chris Gardner.
Rudy 🏈 (1993) - The true story of an underdog with ironclad willpower.
Rocky 🥊 (1976) - The ultimate tale of a hardworking underdog.

Music:

“Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” by Daft Punk 🚀
“Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor 🐯
“Work Hard, Play Hard” by Wiz Khalifa 🎧

Poetry:

If by Rudyard Kipling 🏆
The Labourer’s Noon-day Hymn by Felicia Hemans 🕊️

Quizzes 🧩

### Which epic features the Trojans as brave and hardworking people? - [x] The Iliad - [ ] The Odysseus - [ ] The Aeneid - [ ] The Mahabharata > **Explanation:** The Trojans are highlighted in both "The Iliad" by Homer and "The Aeneid" by Virgil for their courage and industriousness. ### "Trojan, he is a/works like a" implies someone who is? - [x] Hardworking - [ ] Lazy - [ ] Cheerful - [ ] Dreamy > **Explanation:** The idiom portrays someone who is hardworking, tenacious, and determined. ### Which of these proverbs fits the theme? - [x] No bees, no honey; no work, no money. - [ ] A stitch in time saves nine. - [ ] An apple a day keeps the doctor away. - [ ] A penny for your thoughts. > **Explanation:** "No bees, no honey; no work, no money" aligns seamlessly with the idiom's emphasis on hard work. ### True or False: "As busy as a bee" is a similar idiom. - [x] True - [ ] False > **Explanation:** True. "As busy as a bee" is a similar phrase highlighting someone who is extremely hardworking and busy. ### If someone "works like a Trojan," they are: - [x] Very hardworking - [ ] Very charming - [ ] Very knowledgeable - [ ] Very lucky > **Explanation:** "Works like a Trojan" means someone who shows exceptional effort and hard work.

Farewell Thought 💭: “May we all strive to be like the Trojans in spirit, showing courage and hard work in every endeavor. A little diligence can turn any obstacle into a stepping stone. Onward and upward! 🚀” - W. T. Wittywords