Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

blood-sweat-and-tears

idiom

/blʌd swɛt ænd tɪrz/

Definition

The term ‘blood, sweat, and tears’ refers to the intense effort and hard work someone puts into a task or endeavor, often involving personal sacrifice and struggle.

Examples

Winning the championship took a lot of blood, sweat, and tears from the entire team.
She put in blood, sweat, and tears to build her business from the ground up.
His success was the result of years of blood, sweat, and tears.

Meaning

It signifies a commitment to achieving something that requires a lot of physical or emotional effort, highlighting the challenges faced along the way.