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to break one's stones

to burn the midnight oil

to fall over backward

to give one's eye teeth

to go to town

to make a point of

to move mountains

a hundred and ten percent

to bend one's mind to do something

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blood, sweat, and tears

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to break one's neck

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to push the envelope

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to break the back of the beast

to break one's stones

短语

/bɹˈeɪk wˈʌnz stˈoʊnz bˈɔːlz/

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to put in an extreme amount of effort into doing something

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I've been breaking my stones studying for this exam, so I really hope I get a good grade.

Nancy broke her balls to get that article done and the professor just turned her down.

to burn the midnight oil

短语

/bˈɜːn ðə mˈɪdnaɪt ˈɔɪl/

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Idiom

Informal

to do something until the very late hours of the night

What is the origin of the idiom "burn the midnight oil" and when to use it?

The idiom "burn the midnight oil" has its origins in the literal act of burning oil lamps or candles to work late into the night. Before the advent of electric lighting, people relied on oil lamps for illumination. Those who continued working long after sunset would need to burn oil late into the night to extend their working hours. Over time, this literal practice evolved into a metaphorical expression, signifying the act of working or studying late into the night to meet deadlines or complete tasks.

to fall over backward

短语

/fˈɔːl ˌoʊvɚ bˈækwɚd/

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Idiom

to put in an extraordinary amount of effort to accomplish something, often with the intention of pleasing someone

to give one's eye teeth

短语

/ɡˈɪv wˈʌnz ˈaɪ tˈiːθ/

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to be very determined and do whatever it takes to achieve a goal

to go to town

短语

/ɡˌoʊ tə tˈaʊn/

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Idiom

to complete a task or activity with thoroughness, efficiency, and speed, often suggesting a focused and diligent approach

What is the origin of the idiom "go to town" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "go to town" dates back to the early 19th century and has its roots in American English. The exact origin is unclear, but it likely emerged from the idea of going to a town or city to engage in various activities or take advantage of the amenities and opportunities available there. It can be used in professional settings, such as encouraging a colleague to go to town on a project, meaning to put in maximum effort and attention to detail.

to make a point of

短语

/mˌeɪk ɐ pˈɔɪnt ʌv/

N/A

to deliberately do something, with an emphasis or focus on that thing

to move mountains

短语

/mˈuːv mˈaʊntɪnz/

N/A

Idiom

to accomplish something challenging or seemingly impossible through extraordinary effort and determination

What is the origin of the idiom "move mountains" and when to use it?

The origin of this idiom comes from the biblical story of Jesus, where he says, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." The phrase "move mountains" has since been used to describe any situation where a seemingly impossible task is accomplished through extraordinary effort.

a hundred and ten percent

短语

/ɐ hˈʌndɹəd ænd tˈɛn pɚsˈɛnt/

N/A

an intense amount of effort made toward achieving something one desires

to bend {one's} (mind|thoughts|efforts) to {do sth}

to bend one's mind to do something

短语

/bˈɛnd wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd ɔːɹ θˈɔːts ɔːɹ ˈɛfɚts tə dˈuː ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

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to put a great amount of effort or thought into something particular

blood, sweat, and tears

短语

/blˈʌd swˈɛt ænd tˈɪɹz/

N/A

an extreme amount of effort, dedication, and hard work

to break one's neck

短语

/bɹˈeɪk wˈʌnz nˈɛk/

N/A

Idiom

Informal

to put in a great deal of effort to accomplish something

What is the origin of the idiom "break one's neck" and when to use it?

The idiom “break one's neck” is believed to have originated in the 16th century. Back then, horse racing was a very popular sport, and it was not rare for riders to break their necks in accidents. So, the idiom might have come from this situation, with its literal meaning of causing a neck injury eventually changing to mean rushing or trying too hard. This idiom is typically used in informal contexts, often in spoken language, to say that someone is working very hard or rushing to achieve something.

to push the envelope

短语

/pˈʊʃ ðɪ ˈɑːnvəlˌoʊp/

N/A

Idiom

to go beyond established limits or norms, often in a creative or daring way

What is the origin of the idiom "push the envelope" and when to use it?

The idiom "push the envelope" originated in aviation, where it referred to testing the limits of an aircraft's performance. Test pilots pushed against these limits in daring maneuvers. Over time, the phrase expanded beyond aviation, symbolizing pushing boundaries or taking risks in different areas like technology and art. It's now widely used as a metaphor for innovation and pushing the limits of what's known or accepted.

to break the back of the beast

短语

/bɹˈeɪk ðə bˈæk ʌvðə bˈiːst/

N/A

to manage to do something that is extremely difficult or challenging

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