slave of the lamp
The phrase 'slave of the lamp' originates from the story of Aladdin, where a genie is bound to serve the owner of a magical lamp. It has since evolved to represent various forms of servitude and obligation.
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Definition
B2Folklore
(literary, mythical)A magical being, often a genie, bound to serve the possessor of a lamp.
Example
- In the tale of Aladdin, the genie is a slave of the lamp, granting wishes to its owner.
C1General
(figurative)A person who must obey another's commands or fulfill their duties, often with a sense of obligation.
Example
- He felt like a slave of the lamp, always catering to his boss's demands.
Similar
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