Under the plough
phrase
Land that is in the process of being ploughed and prepared for sowing seeds.
The farmer has several acres of land under the plough.
phrase
To be involved in hard work or facing a challenging situation.
He's been under the plough with his studies for the last two weeks preparing for exams.
Often appears as...
- under the plough with my work
- been under the plough fitting in the new job
Usage tips
Informal, Neutral
Idiomatic
phrase
Land that is in the process of being ploughed and prepared for sowing seeds.
The farmer has several acres of land under the plough.
phrase
To be involved in hard work or facing a challenging situation.
He's been under the plough with his studies for the last two weeks preparing for exams.
Often appears as...
- under the plough with my work
- been under the plough fitting in the new job
Usage tips
Informal, Neutral
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Agricultural Setting
Use this phrase when discussing farming or crop cultivation.
They put new land under the plough every year for maize.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
The phrase is often used in its literal sense to talk about agriculture.
The rich soil here has never been under the plough.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Farming
Describes land currently being worked on, not just any farmland.
With half our fields under the plough, we're set for a busy season.
Pro Tip 1/3Agricultural Setting
Use this phrase when discussing farming or crop cultivation.
They put new land under the plough every year for maize.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
The phrase is often used in its literal sense to talk about agriculture.
The rich soil here has never been under the plough.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Farming
Describes land currently being worked on, not just any farmland.
With half our fields under the plough, we're set for a busy season.
Pro Tip 1/3Agricultural Setting
Use this phrase when discussing farming or crop cultivation.
They put new land under the plough every year for maize.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
The phrase is often used in its literal sense to talk about agriculture.
The rich soil here has never been under the plough.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Farming
Describes land currently being worked on, not just any farmland.
With half our fields under the plough, we're set for a busy season.
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