Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
break-your-back
idiomatic expression
/breɪk jʊr bæk/
Definition
To exert oneself to the point of extreme fatigue or to work very hard.
Examples
- She had to break her back to finish the project on time.
- After a week of break-your-back labor, he finally completed the renovations.
Meaning
The phrase ‘break-your-back’ implies putting in a great deal of effort, often to the extent of feeling physically worn out by the demands of the task at hand.
Synonyms
- Strain
- Toil
- Work hard
- Push oneself
