like a dog
US /laɪk ə dɔɡ/
UK /laɪk ə dɔɡ/
1.
to work very hard, often in difficult or unpleasant conditions
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He worked like a dog to finish the project on time.
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After working like a dog all week, she just wanted to relax.
to work very hard, often in difficult or unpleasant conditions