sweat equity
idiomAn investment of labour, typically by the owner and often his or her family, usually in a small business or personal residence that increases the value of the business or residence.
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blood, sweat and tears
A person's determination and hard work.
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break a sweat
To put effort into something.
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don't sweat it
Do not worry about it.
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sweat bricks
Synonym of sweat bullets (“to sweat profusely”).
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sweat bullets
To sweat profusely; especially, to be very nervous or anxious.
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sweat of one's brow
The effort extended in (often manual) labour, and the value created thereby.
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sweat the small stuff
To worry about petty issues or insignificant matters.