guts out

The phrase "guts out" is commonly used to describe enduring challenges or exerting maximum effort in various situations.

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Definition

C1Emotional

(informal)To experience significant emotional pain or distress due to someone's actions.

Example

  • His harsh words really tore my guts out.

B2General

(informal)To persevere through a difficult situation by relying on determination and inner strength.

Example

  • Despite the injury, he managed to guts out the rest of the game.
  • She decided to guts out the challenging project, refusing to give up.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "guts out":

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