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Idiom SWEAT BLOOD
Definition to put out a great deal of effort; to work very, very hard
Examples
  1. Gary had to work day and night to keep his large family in food and clothing. He sweat blood for them.
  2. There’s no point in sweating blood for some people. They’ll never be happy no matter how hard you try.
Extra Info

The expression suggests that one works so hard that one sweats blood, a fluid more vital than perspiration.

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