work someone's tail off
English
Alternative forms
Verb
- (transitive, slang) To cause someone to work hard, e.g. as a supervisor.
Usage notes
- This is the least vulgar of the group of synonyms.
Synonyms
- work someone's arse off (UK)
- work someone's ass off (most vulgar)
- work someone's butt off (vulgar)
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