sweat out
Britishverb
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to cure or lessen the effects of (a cold, respiratory infection, etc) by sweating
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informal to endure (hardships) for a time (often in the phrase sweat it out )
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informal to work extremely hard
Example Sentences
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There has been much discussion about possible health benefits of sweating - spas offer services promising to "sweat out toxins," using steam, heat, and infrared light.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
Some founders break only to exercise at Barry’s boot camp or sweat out toxins at a bathhouse in the city, like Archimedes Banya, where they can chat about future funding rounds with peers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2025
I walk to the gym so I can pump iron and sweat out the toxins of modern life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2023
As he pointed out, that’s the reason that they had to sweat out the Lions-Packers game rather than sailing into the playoffs.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 10, 2023
His detonator was lifted and remained poised while Donovan watched and cursed and blinked the sweat out of his eye.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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