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Put one's back into

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    Synonym of strive: to apply oneself. idiomatic

    "When he puts his back into the work, he gets quite a lot done."

Etymology

From the literal action of straining with one's whole body to push a heavy object. Compare put one's shoulder to the wheel.

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