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Hrsanei Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Wok my tails off

Hi.

What does work my tails off mean?

Below is the broader context.

'I know that if I don't gradate, I end p working in a dead end job, just like my dad. So I know what I am going to do-work my tail off to prove to mmy mom and dadI can make it. '

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Hi, Work my tail (not 'tail s ') off - work very, very hard. 'Tail' is one of many slang terms for your buttocks. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, Work my tail (not 'tail s ') off - work very, very hard.
  • 'Tail' is one of many slang terms for your buttocks.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Work my tail (not 'tails') off - work very, very hard. 'Tail' is one of many slang terms for your buttocks.

Clive
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Thanks. helpful as always.

You are right, it is tail not tails.
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