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put in extra work

[pʊt ɪn ˈɛkstrə wɜrk]
verb phrase
fazer um esforço extra
1. to invest additional time and effort beyond what is normally required or expected
She put in extra work to finish the project ahead of schedule.
Ela fez um esforço extra para terminar o projeto antes do prazo.
2. to work harder or longer than usual to achieve a goal
If you want to pass the exam, you'll need to put in extra work.
Se você quer passar no exame, precisará fazer um esforço extra.
NYC Slang
grind / put in the work
Synonyms
work hardergo the extra milepull out all the stopsmake an extra effortburn the midnight oil
Antonyms
slack offtake it easycut cornersdo the bare minimum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fazer um esforço extra / trabalhar mais
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
caprichar no trabalho / pôr mais força
colloquial variation
Rio de Janeiro
se dedicar mais / colocar mais empenho
emphasis on dedication
Portugal
fazer um esforço suplementar / trabalhar mais intensamente
more formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the extra mile
pull out all the stops
burn the midnight oil
knuckle down
break your back
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