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
“There may be a huge boost to tourists when the film is released or immediately after its release, and then that can tail off quite quickly,” he explains.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2024
“I’ve been working my tail off just to get to this point and working my tail off for the points after.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2024
I suppose if she caught you just right, she could get the tail off you.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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