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exert oneself more
[ɪɡˈzɜːrt wʌnˈself mɔːr]
verb phrase
esforçar-se mais
1.
to make greater physical or mental effort; to work harder
You need to exert yourself more if you want to pass the exam.
Você precisa se esforçar mais se quer passar no exame.
2.
to push oneself beyond current limits
The athlete decided to exert herself more during training.
A atleta decidiu se esforçar mais durante o treinamento.
NYC Slang
step it up; put in more work
Synonyms
work harder
try harder
make more effort
push oneself
strain
labor more
Antonyms
relax
take it easy
slack off
exert oneself less
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
esforçar-se mais
most common usage
São Paulo
se dedicar mais
alternative colloquial form
Rio de Janeiro
se esforçar mais
standard usage
Portugal
esforçar-se mais
formal and standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
go the extra mile
put one's nose to the grindstone
buckle down
give it your all
leave no stone unturned
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