pound the pavement
The phrase "pound the pavement" is commonly used to describe the act of walking or traveling on foot, often with a specific goal in mind, such as job hunting or campaigning.
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Definition
B2Job Hunting
(informal)To walk around an area in search of employment opportunities.
Example
- After graduating, she spent weeks pounding the pavement looking for her first job.
B2Campaigning
(informal)To walk around a community to promote a cause or gather support.
Example
- The volunteers pounded the pavement to get signatures for the petition.
B2General Activity
(informal)To walk or run through an area, often as part of exercise or exploration.
Example
- Joggers pounded the pavement early in the morning.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pound the pavement":
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