break a sweat
The idiom "break a sweat" can refer to both the physical act of sweating and the effort put into a task.
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Definition
B2Physical Activity
(literal)To begin perspiring due to physical exertion.
Example
- After running for ten minutes, she started to break a sweat.
- Even with the intense workout, he didn't break a sweat.
B2Effort
(idiomatic)To put in significant effort or work hard, often implying a challenging task.
Example
- She finished the project without breaking a sweat.
- He didn't break a sweat while solving the complex problem.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "break a sweat":
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