work someone's arse off: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To cause or require someone to work extremely hard; to make someone put in a great deal of effort or labor.
Examples
BetaThe boss has been working us arse off to meet the quarterly sales targets this month.
El jefe nos ha hecho trabajar muchísimo para cumplir los objetivos de ventas trimestrales este mes.
If they keep working you arse off like this, you should ask for a break or some help.
Si siguen haciéndote trabajar tan duro así, deberías pedir un descanso o ayuda.
We were worked arse off during the festival setup, lifting heavy equipment all day long.
Nos hicieron trabajar duro durante la preparación del festival, levantando equipo pesado todo el día.
I don't want to work your arse off with extra shifts, but the project deadline is approaching fast.
No quiero hacerte trabajar demasiado con turnos extra, pero la fecha límite del proyecto se acerca rápido.
- To work extremely hard oneself; to put forth intense effort or labor.
Examples
BetaI have been working my arse off to finish this report before the meeting tomorrow.
He estado trabajando muchísimo para terminar este informe antes de la reunión de mañana.
If you work your arse off now, you might get that promotion by the end of the year.
Si trabajas muy duro ahora, podrías conseguir ese ascenso a fin de año.
They weren't working their arses off for nothing; the company rewarded them with bonuses.
No trabajaban tanto por nada; la empresa los recompensó con bonos.
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