
Sweat blood
Extreme Effort
Used to emphasize the intensity of the hard work or effort put into a task.
She sweated blood to start her own business.
Not Literal
It's a figurative term, not actually sweating blood, but feeling like the work is that exhausting.
Finishing this project on time meant we literally had to sweat blood.
Achievement Focused
Often used when someone has worked exceptionally hard to achieve a specific goal.
He sweated blood to earn that championship title.