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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 sth
to put a lot of care and effort into doing something
[phrase]
to pound the pavement
to actively and tirelessly search for employment or other opportunities
[phrase]
to work one's fingers to the bone
to work excessively or to the point of exhaustion
[phrase]
to put salt on the tail of sb/sth
to make an attempt to capture someone or achieve something
[phrase]
to not do things by halves
to put a lot of effort into things and do them thoroughly
[phrase]
back-room boy
someone who is highly productive or beneficial to an organization, but is unknown or unnoticed by the public
[noun]
to explore all avenues
to consider all possible options or approaches in order to find a solution or achieve a goal
[phrase]
to rise to the occasion
to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations
[phrase]
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