Uthållighet - Försöker hårt

Dyka ner i engelska idiomer som handlar om att anstränga sig, som "slå på trottoaren" och "som en hund".

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like a dog [Fras]

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

Ex:

to [pound] the pavement [Fras]

to actively and tirelessly search for employment or other opportunities

Ex: They were pounding the pavement tirelessly , searching for employment opportunities in a competitive market .

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 [Fras]

to study in a determined and serious manner

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

to make an attempt to capture someone or achieve something

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

to put a lot of effort into things and do them thoroughly

Ex: At this point I began to see that Marilyn did nothing by halves.

back-room boy [Substantiv]

bakgrundsfigur

to [explore] all avenues [Fras]

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 .

to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

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