Labour under
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To suffer from or operate at a disadvantage because of a belief or situation.
The team laboured under the impression that the project was due next week.
Often appears as...
- labour under the illusion
- labour under the misconception
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To work very hard.
The laborers laboured under the hot sun all day.
Often appears as...
- labour under the sun
- labour under harsh conditions
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To suffer from or operate at a disadvantage because of a belief or situation.
The team laboured under the impression that the project was due next week.
Often appears as...
- labour under the illusion
- labour under the misconception
phrase
To work very hard.
The laborers laboured under the hot sun all day.
Often appears as...
- labour under the sun
- labour under harsh conditions
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Belief Barrier
Reflects a hindrance due to a strongly held, yet inaccurate belief.
She laboured under the assumption that only experienced candidates could apply.
Pro Tip 2/3Misconception Impact
Shows how incorrect ideas can negatively affect one's actions or decisions.
The investor laboured under the misconception that the market was always stable.
Pro Tip 3/3Challenging Situations
Used to describe functioning under difficult, often unfair circumstances.
They laboured under harsh management yet never lost hope.
Pro Tip 1/3Belief Barrier
Reflects a hindrance due to a strongly held, yet inaccurate belief.
She laboured under the assumption that only experienced candidates could apply.
Pro Tip 2/3Misconception Impact
Shows how incorrect ideas can negatively affect one's actions or decisions.
The investor laboured under the misconception that the market was always stable.
Pro Tip 3/3Challenging Situations
Used to describe functioning under difficult, often unfair circumstances.
They laboured under harsh management yet never lost hope.
Pro Tip 1/3Belief Barrier
Reflects a hindrance due to a strongly held, yet inaccurate belief.
She laboured under the assumption that only experienced candidates could apply.
Pro Tip 2/3Misconception Impact
Shows how incorrect ideas can negatively affect one's actions or decisions.
The investor laboured under the misconception that the market was always stable.
Pro Tip 3/3Challenging Situations
Used to describe functioning under difficult, often unfair circumstances.
They laboured under harsh management yet never lost hope.
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