Originally British English, may not be well understood in countries where British slang is not common. 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. 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. After the long week, he exclaimed, 'I've been working my arse off!'