Meanings
How to pronounce "elbow grease":
AU
Effort or hard work, especially physical work involving repeated motion of the forearm, such as scrubbing.
Example Sentences
1
You'll need some elbow grease to get that stain out of the carpet.
2
My mom always says that a little elbow grease can make any task easier.
3
John rolled up his sleeves and applied some elbow grease to fix his bike.
4
If you want this car to shine, you'll have to put in some elbow grease.
5
Before painting the walls, we should clean them with elbow grease to ensure a smooth finish.