Work your arse off

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British Origin

Originally British English, may not be well understood in countries where British slang is not common. Slide

He's from the UK and says he 'works his arse off' all the time.

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Informal

Very casual, best used with friends or in informal settings, not in formal or professional contexts. Slide

Whenever we hang out, she always mentions how she 'works her arse off'.

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Emotionally Charged

Expresses strong feelings, usually pride or frustration, about the hard work being done. Slide

After the long week, he exclaimed, 'I've been working my arse off!'

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