Work
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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 more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
Meaning: to do a share of a task.
Example: When people can "do their bit", they are helping support a larger cause. Read more ➺
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 more ➺
Meaning: with all one's effort and ability
Example: A great painter must put their body and soul onto the canvas. Read more ➺
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 more ➺
Meaning: a challenging task or difficult requirement
Example: Telling a player to score six goals in one game is a tall order. Read more ➺
Meaning: make sure something stays in place
Example: She knew if she didn't buckle down, the tasks wouldn't get done. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do an activity alone
Example: They asked him to go to the movies, but he decided to lone it. Read more ➺
