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Quaerereverum Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

''roll up your sleeves'' synonym of ''work your tail off''

Hello,

Do both ''roll up your sleeves'' and 'work your tail off' have the same meaning?
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Thank you in advance.
  

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Hi, roll up your sleeves - get ready to work hard Clive

  • Hi, roll up your sleeves - get ready to work hard Clive
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Hi,

roll up your sleeves - get ready to work hard

Clive
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Thank you for explanation. Can I say, if she rolls her sleeves up and works her tail off she will be able to hand in her paper by the deadline.
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Hi,

Yes.
The use of 2 idioms in one sentence adds a touch of humour.

Clive
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Then, using two idioms would have a negative effect on teachers. Thank you for advice.
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Well, you won't say hallo and good morning, will you. As a student I thought I can impress the teacher in the exam by using two idioms. You know how students like to show off , but it is better to be on the safe side and use just one idiom.

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