Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-your-back-into-something
idiom
/pʊt jʊr bæk ɪntu ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To put forth a lot of effort into an activity or task.
Examples
- When we moved the furniture, I really had to put my back into it to get the heavy sofa through the door.
- If you want to succeed in this project, you need to put your back into it.
- She put her back into her studies to prepare for the final exams.
Meaning
This phrase means to exert one’s strength or energy to achieve something, often implying hard work and determination.
Synonyms
- give it your all
- work hard
- exert effort
- apply oneself
- strive
