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through hard work

[θruː hɑːrd wɜːrk]
prepositional phrase
através do trabalho duro
1. by means of diligent effort and dedication; as a result of persistent labor
She achieved her goals through hard work and determination.
Ela alcançou seus objetivos através do trabalho duro e determinação.
2. by expending significant physical or mental effort
Success comes through hard work, not luck.
O sucesso vem através do trabalho duro, não da sorte.
Synonyms
by dint of hard workthrough dedicationvia hard workby means of effortmediante esforço
Antonyms
through luckby chanceeffortlesslypor sortesem esforço

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
através do trabalho duro
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
por meio do trabalho pesado
variant usage in Rio region
São Paulo
através do trabalho duro
standard usage in São Paulo
Portugal
através do trabalho árduo
European Portuguese preference for 'árduo' over 'duro'

Related Idioms & Phrases

no pain, no gain
elbow grease
blood, sweat, and tears
earn one's stripes
put your nose to the grindstone
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