Idiom idiom
work hard
Meaning
To use a lot of physical or mental effort to do something. It's the opposite of being lazy.
Examples
“You must work hard to learn a new language.”
“She decided to work hard on her final project so she could get a better grade.”
“The athlete continued to work hard every single day, driven by the dream of winning a gold medal at the upcoming games.”
Last updated April 22, 2026