elbow grease

US /ˈel.boʊ ˌɡriːs/
UK /ˈel.boʊ ˌɡriːs/
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体力劳动, 艰苦工作

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.
这辆旧车需要大量的体力劳动才能再次闪亮。
Cleaning the entire house will require some serious elbow grease.
打扫整个房子需要付出很大的体力劳动