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Definition do the hard yards in American English

do the hard yards phrase

phrase
1

to do the hard work and effort that is needed for success, often when this is not noticed by other people

Example

It just shows if you put in the hard yards and you learn you get your rewards.

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Definition do the hard yards in American English