[Idiom] ELBOW GREASE. - How Hard Work Shapes Success: An Insightful Saying

hard physical work.

The term 'Elbow grease' refers to the vigorous use of one's physical effort to accomplish a task. Typically used in the context of cleaning, scrubbing, or any activity that requires strenuous physical effort. Picture yourself scrubbing away at a stubborn stain on the floor, putting in all that elbow grease to get the job done. This idiom creatively turns the image of the elbow being used energetically to depict hard work, emphasizing the value and impact of putting in manual effort into your endeavors.

Example Sentences

1. You'll need some elbow grease to get that stain out.

   Removing that stain will require effort and hard work.

2. Cleaning the old barn required a lot of elbow grease.

   Cleaning the old barn took a lot of physical effort.

3. He put in the elbow grease and transformed the rusty car into a vintage beauty.

   He worked hard and transformed the old, rusty car into a beautiful classic one.