do a lot of work
The phrase "do a lot of work" is commonly used to describe situations where significant effort is required, often implying busyness and productivity.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To engage in significant physical or mental effort to complete tasks or responsibilities.
Example
- She has been doing a lot of work to prepare for the conference.
- The team did a lot of work to meet the deadline.
C1Figurative
(sarcastic)To understate the amount of effort or impact involved in a situation.
Example
- Saying he helped a bit is doing a lot of work; he practically did everything.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "do a lot of work":
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