Break One's Back (Verb)
Meaning
Work very hard, like a slave.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She had been working non-stop for three days, ready to break her back to meet the impossible deadline.
- He's been working like a dog for years, willing to break his back to provide for his family.
- After losing the scholarship, Emily was determined to break her back studying hard to earn decent grades.
- As a young entrepreneur, she was prepared to break her back to ensure the success of her startup.
- He's been struggling to break his back working two jobs just to put food on the table for his children.