liefdewerk oud papier

Dutch

Etymology

Said to derive from the charitable institution (liefdewerk) named Oud Papier (see oud papier (“wastepaper”)).

Phrase

liefdewerk oud papier

  1. (idiomatic) Used to refer to labors of love or charity, that are done for their own sake without any expected personal gain.
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