Meaning of the word "work your fingers to the bone" in English
What does "work your fingers to the bone" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
work your fingers to the bone
US /wɜrk yʊər ˈfɪŋɡərz tu ðə boʊn/
UK /wɜːk jɔː ˈfɪŋɡəz tu ðə bəʊn/
Idiom
to work extremely hard, often to the point of exhaustion
Example:
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She had to work her fingers to the bone to support her family.
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He's been working his fingers to the bone on this project for months.