Blood, sweat and tears

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noun phrase

Hard effort and determination in doing something.

She put her blood, sweat and tears into studying for the exam.
Visual representation of "blood, sweat and tears" - Hard effort and determination in doing something

Often appears as...

  • put one's blood
  • sweat and tears

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Idiomatic

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Emotional Intensity

Conveys more than just hard work, but immense personal investment and determination.

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Winning the championship required her blood, sweat and tears.
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Not Literal

A metaphorical expression, does not mean actual blood or tears.

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His first novel took blood, sweat and tears to complete.
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Serious Endeavors

Used for tasks that require significant effort, not for simple or easy tasks.

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Becoming a doctor involves blood, sweat and tears.
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