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Elbow Grease (Noun)

Meaning

Use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The construction project required a lot of elbow grease to complete on time.
  • She put in plenty of elbow grease to finish her degree in just three years.
  • It took a lot of elbow grease to get the old car running again.
  • The team's victory was a testament to their elbow grease and dedication.
  • The artist's latest sculpture was a result of months of elbow grease and creativity.

Synonyms

  • Effort
  • Travail
  • Exertion
  • Sweat

Hypernyms

  • Labor
  • Toil

Hyponyms

  • Struggle
  • Application
  • Least Effort
  • Exercise
  • Pull
  • Friction
  • Supererogation
  • Overexertion
  • Trouble
  • Physical Exertion
  • Rubbing
  • Strain
  • Overkill
  • Physical Exercise
  • Workout
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