Meaning of the word "like a dog" in English

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like a dog

US /laɪk ə dɔɡ/
UK /laɪk ə dɔɡ/
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Idiom

1.

to work very hard, often in difficult or unpleasant conditions

Example:
He worked like a dog to finish the project on time.
After working like a dog all week, she just wanted to relax.
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