The Vocab Man - Fluent Vocabulary

123 Elbow Grease (Idiom) With SEND 7 Host Stephen

Dec 22, 2023
The podcast discusses the meaning and usage of the expression 'elbow grease', provides examples from movies/series, and recommends The Send 7 podcast for improving English.
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INSIGHT

Elbow Grease Meaning

  • "Elbow grease" means hard work, especially manual labor.
  • It's not literally grease, but refers to the effort involved.
ADVICE

Passive Vocabulary

  • While "elbow grease" isn't commonly used, it's good for passive understanding.
  • Recognizing it in movies or TV shows can be helpful.
ANECDOTE

Stephen's Family Usage

  • Stephen's mom and granddad might have used the expression "elbow grease."
  • He associates it with cleaning or physical tasks.
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