Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
do something by the sweat of your brow
idiom
/duː ˈsʌmθɪŋ baɪ ðə swɛt əv jɔːr braʊ/
Definition
To achieve something through hard work and effort.
Examples
- She built her business by the sweat of her brow, spending countless hours each day on her work.
- He learned to play the guitar by the sweat of his brow, practicing every day after school.
- The farmers earn their living by the sweat of their brow, toiling long hours in the fields.
Meaning
This phrase emphasizes the importance of hard work and the value of achieving results through one’s own labor and diligence.
Synonyms
- by hard work
- through effort
- by labor
