elbow grease

US /ˈel.boʊ ˌɡriːs/
UK /ˈel.boʊ ˌɡriːs/
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體力勞動, 艱苦工作

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.
這輛舊車需要大量的體力勞動才能再次閃亮。
Cleaning the entire house will require some serious elbow grease.
打掃整個房子需要付出很大的體力勞動