Perseverance - Trying Hard

Dive into English idioms that relate to trying hard, like "pound the pavement" and "like a dog".

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like a dog

[phrase]

in a manner that requires a lot of effort

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

to [go to|take] (great|) pains {to do sth}

to go to (great) pains to do something

[phrase]

to put a lot of care and effort into doing something

Ex: The firm goes to pains to explain that it is not just an online file store.

to pound the pavement

[phrase]

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 one's fingers to the bone

[phrase]

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

[phrase]

to study in a determined and serious manner

Ex: They go to the beach when they should be hitting the books and then they wonder why they get bad grades.

to put salt on the tail of somebody or something

[phrase]

to make an attempt to capture someone or achieve something

Ex: We spend so much time putting salt on the tail of an ideal version of life—more money, more property, better status—that we forget to enjoy our present circumstances.

to {not} [do] (things|anything) by halves

to not do things by halves

[phrase]

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

Ex: Laura was incapable of doing anything by halves and she did not allow those associated with her to act otherwise.

back-room boy

[noun]

someone who is highly productive or beneficial to an organization, but is unknown or unnoticed by the public

to explore all avenues

[phrase]

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

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

to rise to the occasion

[phrase]

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

Ex: The doctor rose to the challenge and saved the patient’s life.

Perseverance
Determination & Hard Work	Persistence	Doing One's Best	Making Great Efforts
Trying Hard	Giving Something a Try	Getting Started	Lack of Effort
Process & Completion

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