Phrase guide

one's socks off

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

With a large amount of effort or intensity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I've been working my socks off all week for no reward whatsoever.
  • We had a great time at the ball. We danced our socks off.

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Antonyms: none provided

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