working hard is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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verb phrase
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“Before, I was getting a little too tense, and that’s something the coaches mentioned to me. And it’s a bunch of other things too, but we’ve been working hard on it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
A restorative programme run by Ulster Wildlife is working hard to bring ancient woodlands back to life over the next 100 years.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
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- burning the midnight oil
- on the grind
- exerting oneself
- giving it 110%
- putting in the hours
Possible Antonyms
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- quiet quitting
- mailing it in
- doing the bare minimum
