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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 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 pounded the pavement extensively , submitting countless applications to various companies .
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 hitting the books and then they wonder why they get bad grades .
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 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 ca n't say it 's impossible until weexplored 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.
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