verb
Meaning 1
To perform a large amount of work.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literally
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Phrase guide
do a lot of work
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verb
Meaning 2
Carry a great deal of implicit meaning.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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verb
Meaning 3
To be an understatement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, sarcastic
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History
Etymology
From do + a lot + of + work. Attested as early as 1986. https://listserv.linguistlist.org/pipermail/ads-l/2021-April/159701.html