Work your arse off

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verb phrase

To work extremely hard or to the point of exhaustion.

I worked my arse off at the office to finish that project on time.
Visual representation of "work your arse off" - To work extremely hard or to the point of exhaustion

Often appears as...

  • i have been working my arse off
  • he is working his arse off

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

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British Origin

Originally British English, may not be well understood in countries where British slang is not common.

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He's from the UK and says he 'works his arse off' all the time.
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Informal

Very casual, best used with friends or in informal settings, not in formal or professional contexts.

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Whenever we hang out, she always mentions how she 'works her arse off'.
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Emotionally Charged

Expresses strong feelings, usually pride or frustration, about the hard work being done.

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After the long week, he exclaimed, 'I've been working my arse off!'
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