work like a horse
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[work] like a (beaver|slave)
[work] like [horse|dog|slave]

Definizione e Significato di "work like a horse "

to work like a horse
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lavorare come un cane

to work exceptionally hard
to [work] like a (horse|dog|Trojan) definition and meaning
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What is the origin of the idiom "work like a horse" and when to use it?

The phrase "work like a horse" is believed to have originated in the 17th century, and it is a reference to the hard work and endurance of horses, which were commonly used as draft animals during that time. It is used to describe someone who works very hard, often for long hours and with great dedication. It can be used in both personal and professional contexts.

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The farmer worked like a horse during the harvest season, putting in long hours to bring in the crops.
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