work hard
fixed phr..fixed phr.. To use a lot of physical or mental effort to do something. It's the opposite of being lazy.
fixed phr.. A verb phrase consisting of the verb 'work' and the adverb 'hard', meaning to apply great effort or diligence to a task. This phrase is a strong collocation.
She works hard to support her family.
If you want to pass the exam, you need to work hard and study every night.
The legal team had to work hard for months, meticulously analyzing the evidence before the trial could even begin.
The adverb 'hard' directly follows the verb 'work' to describe the manner of working.
Contrast 'work hard' (verb + adverb, meaning 'work diligently') with 'hard work' (adjective + noun, meaning 'difficult labor').
He works hardly to get good grades.He works hard to get good grades.The adverb 'hardly' means 'almost not at all', which is the opposite of the intended meaning.