Learn English Idioms for Working Hard

This video tutorial introduces 20 idioms related to hard work, motivation, and success. Each idiom is explained with examples to illustrate its meaning and usage. The tutorial aims to enhance English learners' vocabulary by providing practical expressions that describe hard work, persistence, and achieving goals.

What does the idiom 'nose to the grindstone' imply?

• Taking a break from work

• Starting or returning to a difficult task

• Experiencing a period of success

• Being overwhelmed with work

Which idiom means to work extra hard to please someone?

• Blood, sweat and tears

• Bend over backwards

• Burning the candle at both ends

• Get cracking

What does 'give it 110%' mean?

• To relax and take it easy

• To try very hard to achieve something

• To keep going through hard times

• To do more than expected

Which idiom suggests not giving up during tough times?

• Knuckle down

• Move mountains

• Hang in there

• Jump through hoops

What does 'jump through hoops' mean?

• To work diligently on a task

• To go through a complicated process to achieve something

• To make up for lost time

• To do the impossible

Which idiom means to focus and work hard on a task?

• Take the bull by the horns

• Raise the bar

• Knuckle down

• Stay the course

What does 'take the bull by the horns' imply?

• To avoid a difficult situation

• To raise the standards

• To deal decisively with a challenging situation

• To work together as a team