Work
Meaning: to make money quickly.
Example: He decided to make a quick buck by selling his CD collection. Read on
Meaning: to explain that a task is easier to talk about than perform.
Example: It's easier said than done when it comes to convincing people that something is true. Read on
Meaning: an informal expression meaning something that is easy to do
Example: If you practise enough, driving will eventually become child's play. Read on
Meaning: something that can be easily accomplished.
Example: I thought the course was going to be difficult, but it ended up being a cakewalk. Read on
Meaning: work very hard and actively.
Example: I often find my husband in the garage, busy as a beaver, working on some new project. Read on
Meaning: to enter into an agreement or shared effort, especially for expedient purposes and with a party (or parties) otherwise deemed to be enemies.
Example: We have set aside our disagreements and made common cause. Read on
Meaning: to do a share of a task.
Example: When people can "do their bit", they are helping support a larger cause. Read on
Meaning: putting a lot of effort to get a task done.
Example: He has put in nothing but blood, sweat, and tears into this company. Read on
Meaning: with all one's effort and ability
Example: A great painter must put their body and soul onto the canvas. Read on
Meaning: to exhaust someone's energies or resources by leading a hectic life.
Example: Since starting my new job, I have been burning the candle at both ends. Read on
