sweat out
The phrase "sweat out" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe enduring difficult situations or putting in significant effort to achieve something.
Definition
B2Health
(informal)To reduce symptoms of illness by causing perspiration.
Example
- She tried to sweat out her fever by staying under warm blankets.
B2General
(informal)To endure or wait through a period of anxiety or discomfort.
Example
- He had to sweat out the final exam results for a week.
B2Work
(informal)To work very hard or exert oneself physically to achieve a goal.
Example
- She sweated out the project deadline, putting in extra hours to finish on time.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sweat out":
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