No rest for the weary

1. You must keep persevering no matter how tired or overworked you are.

A variant is “no rest for the wicked,” which implies that the devil will not allow his followers to rest from their evil doings.

Example Sentences

“We’ve got to get some rest and get healthy. Finish out December the right way. Obviously it’s been a killer for us with the travel and games and things of that nature, so no rest for the weary. You’ve just got to mentally stay locked in and get ready for Chicago first.”

From Los Angeles Times

No rest for the weary, either: The Mariners open a three-game series against the Angels on Monday at T-Mobile Park.

From Seattle Times

I don’t really take time off for fun — no rest for the weary when you want to be the next Steve Lopez, you know?

From Los Angeles Times

“There’s no rest for the weary, you know?”

From Seattle Times

“So there’s no rest for the weary, you know?”

From Los Angeles Times