galley slave

Translations
галерный раб
Someone felt like a galley slave with all the work they had to do.
Кто-то чувствовал себя галерным рабом со всей той работой, которую им пришлось делать.
Definitions
A galley slave refers to a person who is forced to row a ship, particularly a galley, as a form of punishment or servitude. Historically, these individuals were often prisoners or captives who were subjected to harsh conditions and labor, typically in naval warfare contexts.
Words
galley

noun
галера
slave

noun
раб