| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| work things out |
discuss a problem and find a solution, work it out
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Maria and Paulo had a fight, but they worked things out.
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| work to rule |
do only as much work as you have to do, draw the line
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The teachers are working to rule because they are not satisfied with their salaries.
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| work up a sweat |
work or exercise hard, perspire, break a sweat
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When I skip, it takes me ten minutes to work up a sweat.
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| work up a thirst |
become thirsty, work or play until you are thirsty
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Digging trenches at midday, the men soon worked up a thirst.
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| work your ass off [B] |
work very hard, work my buns off
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Why do you work your ass off for such a small salary?
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| work your buns off |
work hard, work steadily
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If you work your buns off, you can learn these idioms!
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| workaholic |
one who loves to work; who is addicted to work
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Gary is a workaholic. He even works on weekends!
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| worked up |
excited, upset
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Now, Dad. Don't get worked up about the war. Don't get upset.
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| workout |
exercising, practicing a sport, weight training, work out
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I feel good after a workout - after jogging or swimming.
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| world beater |
a person who tries to be the best in the world, set the world on fire
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My coach said, "You don't have to be a world beater. Just be the best you can be."
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