Run/drive/work yourself into the ground

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phrase

To work, run, or drive oneself to the point of extreme exhaustion or illness.

Jim's been running himself into the ground studying for exams, he should take a break
Visual representation of "run/drive/work yourself into the ground" - To work, run, or drive oneself to the point of extreme exhaustion or illness

Often appears as...

  • running myself into the ground
  • works himself into the ground

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Idiomatic

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Exhaustion Imagery

Imagine working so hard that you collapse; this phrase conveys that level of tiredness.

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She worked herself into the ground and couldn't even enjoy her weekend.
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Negative Connotation

The phrase often implies working hard isn't good when it's excessive and harmful.

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After months of driving himself into the ground, Mark finally realized he needed rest.
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Metaphorical Use

Taken figuratively, not literally; nobody ends up in the ground from exhaustion.

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You're running yourself into the ground with these back-to-back marathons.
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