Blood, sweat and tears
noun phrase
Hard effort and determination in doing something.
She put her blood, sweat and tears into studying for the exam.
Often appears as...
- put one's blood
- sweat and tears
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun phrase
Emotion, energy and time given to a project or cause.
He gave his blood, sweat and tears to build his company from scratch.
Often appears as...
- give one's blood
- sweat and tears
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun phrase
Hard effort and determination in doing something.
She put her blood, sweat and tears into studying for the exam.
Often appears as...
- put one's blood
- sweat and tears
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun phrase
Emotion, energy and time given to a project or cause.
He gave his blood, sweat and tears to build his company from scratch.
Often appears as...
- give one's blood
- sweat and tears
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Conveys more than just hard work, but immense personal investment and determination.
Winning the championship required her blood, sweat and tears.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
A metaphorical expression, does not mean actual blood or tears.
His first novel took blood, sweat and tears to complete.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Endeavors
Used for tasks that require significant effort, not for simple or easy tasks.
Becoming a doctor involves blood, sweat and tears.
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