Work over

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verb

To exert effort in order to finish or perfect something.

I had to work over my essay a few times before it was ready for submission.
Visual representation of "work over" - To exert effort in order to finish or perfect something

Often appears as...

  • work over a problem
  • work over an idea
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Visual representation of "work over"
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Time Intensive

'Work over' suggests the process may require a significant amount of time to improve.

Illustration for Time Intensive
You'll need to work over these draft designs quite a bit more.
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Positive Outcome

The phrase is often used with the expectation that the effort will lead to a better result.

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Our team worked over the proposal, and now it's much more compelling.
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Multiple Revisions

'Work over' can mean making several changes, not just one.

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She worked over her painting several times before she was satisfied.
Visual representation of the word "Work over"

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