work hard

work hard
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  • Work hard, play hard — is a corporate cultural philosophy that hard work should be rewarded with fun activities (including, for instance, outings to exotic locales). Its manifestations are commonly seen in sales/marketing departments and are often tied to performance… …   Wikipedia

  • work hard — work with great effort, labor, toil …   English contemporary dictionary

  • work like a horse — work hard …   English contemporary dictionary

  • work one's finger to the bone —  Work hard …   A concise dictionary of English slang

  • work one's trousers to the bone —  Work hard …   A concise dictionary of English slang

  • hard — [härd] adj. [ME < OE heard, akin to Ger hart < IE base * kar , hard > Gr karyon, nut, kratos, strength] 1. not easily dented, pierced, cut, or crushed; resistant to pressure; firm and unyielding to the touch; rigid; solid and compact 2.… …   English World dictionary

  • Work ethic — is a set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence. It is also a belief in the moral benefit of work and its ability to enhance character. An example would be the Protestant work ethic. A work ethic may include being… …   Wikipedia

  • work ethic — UK US noun [S] ► WORKPLACE the way that someone feels about the importance of work, usually the belief that it is important to work hard: »The aim of the program is to instil a work ethic and a sense of teamwork in young people. »Managers often… …   Financial and business terms

  • work my buns off — work hard every day, work your ass off [B]    I work my buns off while he sits around and makes phone calls! …   English idioms

  • work your buns off — work hard, work steadily    If you work your buns off, you can learn these idioms! …   English idioms

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