tail off
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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My parents told me that was possible, but only if I made sacrifices, worked my tail off and dedicated everything I had to it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
"He'll rehab his tail off and get back to being healthy," Payton predicted.
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
The bad news for Cherries fans, of course, is that as soon as I start backing them, you can guarantee that their results will tail off.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2025
“He has worked his tail off in terms of rehab and recovery,” Berry told reporters in Indianapolis.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
He lifted his tail off the ground and held it at an angle and marched in time to the music the minstrels were playing on their guitars.
From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo
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