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Perseverance - Trying Hard
Dive into English idioms that relate to trying hard, like "pound the pavement" and "like a dog".
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to go to (great) pains to do something
to put a lot of care and effort into doing something
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to pound the pavement
to actively and tirelessly search for employment or other opportunities
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to work one's fingers to the bone
to work excessively or to the point of exhaustion
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to put salt on the tail of somebody or something
to make an attempt to capture someone or achieve something
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to not do things by halves
to put a lot of effort into things and do them thoroughly
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back-room boy
someone who is highly productive or beneficial to an organization, but is unknown or unnoticed by the public
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to explore all avenues
to consider all possible options or approaches in order to find a solution or achieve a goal
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to rise to the occasion
to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations
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