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UK//ðə swɛt ʌv jɔː braʊz//US//ðə swɛt əv jʊr braʊz//

Meaning of The sweat of your brows

To put in a great deal of effort, often associated with hard work.

In simple words: Working hard and putting in effort.

The sweat of your brows in a sentence

  • He achieved success through the sweat of his brows, working late nights and weekends.
  • They built the house with the sweat of their brows, doing everything by hand.
  • The sweat of your brows is evident in this beautiful garden you've created.
  • Through the sweat of her brows, she completed her degree while working multiple jobs.
  • The project was successful because of the sweat of their brows.

How to use The sweat of your brows

Use this phrase to emphasize the effort invested in completing a task. It's often used in contexts of hard work and dedication but may feel somewhat old-fashioned.

Grammar pattern

set expression

Memory hint

Imagine a hardworking farmer wiping sweat from his forehead after a long day.

Related words

Collocations with The sweat of your brows

  • earn by the sweat of your brows
  • the fruits of your labor
  • put in hard work
  • achieve through effort
  • struggle for success

Synonyms for The sweat of your brows

Common mistakes with The sweat of your brows

  • Confusing with 'the blood, sweat, and tears' phrase.
  • Using it in casual contexts where simpler phrases are better.
  • Overusing the expression in non-work related contexts.

Compare The sweat of your brows with Struggle, Labor, Effort, Toil

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Frequently asked questions about The sweat of your brows

What does The sweat of your brows mean?

Working hard and putting in effort.

What is the definition of The sweat of your brows?

To put in a great deal of effort, often associated with hard work.

How do you use The sweat of your brows in a sentence?

He achieved success through the sweat of his brows, working late nights and weekends.

Can you give another example of The sweat of your brows?

They built the house with the sweat of their brows, doing everything by hand.

What are synonyms for The sweat of your brows?

Common alternatives include hard work, struggle, labor, effort, toil.

What words go with The sweat of your brows?

It commonly pairs with earn by the sweat of your brows, the fruits of your labor, put in hard work, achieve through effort, struggle for success.

What are common mistakes when using The sweat of your brows?

Confusing with 'the blood, sweat, and tears' phrase. Using it in casual contexts where simpler phrases are better. Overusing the expression in non-work related contexts.

How do you pronounce The sweat of your brows?

US: //ðə swɛt əv jʊr braʊz//, UK: //ðə swɛt ʌv jɔː braʊz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use The sweat of your brows?

Use this phrase to emphasize the effort invested in completing a task. It's often used in contexts of hard work and dedication but may feel somewhat old-fashioned.