Work like a Trojan

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phrase

To work extremely hard without stopping.

Peter had to work like a Trojan to finish his project on time.
Visual representation of "work like a Trojan" - To work extremely hard without stopping

Often appears as...

  • have to work like a trojan
  • work like a trojan on something

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Intensity Emphasis

The phrase suggests a very intense level of hard work, often more than usual.

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During the harvest, the farm workers had to work like a Trojan.
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Cultural Origin

Trojans in mythology were known for their hard work during war; it's not related to modern-day Trojans.

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She studied like a Trojan to ace her exams, similar to the warriors' determination.
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Temporary Situation

Usually used for short, intense periods of work rather than a regular work style.

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To meet the deadline, he had to work like a Trojan all week.
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