Phrase guide
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verb
Alternative form of break the back of (overburden), when applied to oneself.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, idiomatic
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see break, back.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
work very hard, like a slave
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: slave, buckle down, knuckle down
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: work, do work
History
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