elbow grease

US /ˈel.boʊ ˌɡriːs/
UK /ˈel.boʊ ˌɡriːs/
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육체노동, 힘든 일

hard physical work, especially vigorous polishing or cleaning

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This old car needs a lot of elbow grease to get it shining again.
이 낡은 차를 다시 빛나게 하려면 많은 육체노동이 필요해.
Cleaning the entire house will require some serious elbow grease.
집 전체를 청소하려면 상당한 육체노동이 필요할 거야.