Hard Idioms

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work like a dog

Meaning: To work extremely hard, often for long hours and without complaining.

Example: Mike had to work like a dog to finish the project before the deadline, staying late every night. Read more ➺


as hard as nails

Meaning: Very tough, strong, and resilient.

Example: The boxer is as hard as nails, never showing weakness in the ring. Read more ➺


hard yards

Meaning: Significant effort or hard work, especially in challenging tasks.

Example: She's already done the hard yards to establish her business. Read more ➺


back to the salt mines

Meaning: Return to hard, unpleasant, or routine work after a break or leisure.

Example: After the weekend getaway, it's time to back to the salt mines. Read more ➺


beast of burden

Meaning: Refers to an animal used to carry loads or perform heavy labor, such as a donkey, mule, or ox.

Example: The donkey served as a beast of burden, hauling sacks of grain up the steep hill. Read more ➺


hard launch

Meaning: Official Release: A full-scale public launch of a product or service with extensive marketing.

Example: The company scheduled a hard launch for its new smartphone next month. Read more ➺


knuckle down

Meaning: Begin to work or study hard, especially after a period of not doing much.

Example: With exams approaching, it's time to knuckle down and study. Read more ➺


rise and grind

Meaning: To wake up and begin working hard towards one’s goals.

Example: She lives by the principle to rise and grind every day to achieve her dreams. Read more ➺


hard and fast

Meaning: Refers to rules or standards that are strictly defined, fixed, and not open to interpretation or flexibility.

Example: The company's policies are hard and fast, leaving no room for exceptions. Read more ➺


hard up

Meaning: in need of money or experiencing financial difficulties.

Example: After losing his job, he found himself hard up and unable to pay the bills. Read more ➺


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