Perseveranza - Provando duro

Tuffati negli idiomi inglesi che riguardano il darsi da fare, come "battere il marciapiede" e "come un cane".

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like a dog [Frase]

in a manner that requires a lot of effort

Ex: I 've been working like a dog recently .

to put a lot of care and effort into doing something

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to [pound] the pavement [Frase]

to actively and tirelessly search for employment or other opportunities

Ex: He has pounded the pavement extensively , submitting countless applications to various companies .

to work excessively or to the point of exhaustion

Ex: He deserves his success ; he worked his fingers to the bone when he started the business .

to [hit] the books [Frase]

studiare duro per l'esame

Ex: I can't go out tonight. I need to hit the books.

cercare di ottenere

Ex: And there are two sure means of putting salt on the tail of an audience .

fare un grande sforzo

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back-room boy [sostantivo]

un uomo delle retrovie

to [explore] all avenues [Frase]

to consider all possible options or approaches in order to find a solution or achieve a goal

Ex: We ca n't say it 's impossible until we 've explored all avenues .

aumentare i tuoi sforzi in risposta a una situazione difficile

Ex: She rose to the occasion and gave an inspiring speech .