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labor of loveA task performed voluntarily without expectation of reimbursement; an altruistic work or undertaking.Rate it:

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sed lābor longiusbut that takes us too far.Rate it:

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knock upTo become exhausted or worn out; to fail of strength; to become wearied, as with labor; to give out.Rate it:

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smell of the lampTo bear marks of great study and labor.Rate it:

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earn one's keepTo perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.Rate it:

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off the chainFree from work or direct supervision. In reference to slave labor, where workers are chained, or to the figurative chain of workers of an assembly line.Rate it:

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wind it upClose the discussion, adjourn the meeting, cease the efforts and labor.Rate it:

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square mealA satisfying meal, especially suitable for one performing physical labor.Rate it:

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correr la manoEjecutar con la mano velozmente una labor creativa.Rate it:

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gato con guantes no caza ratonesIndica que cuando se va a realizar una labor manual hay que llevar la indumentaria adecuada.Rate it:

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labour of loveUK spelling of labor of love.Rate it:

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man upTo staff adequately; to staff up; to successfully fill all needed labor positions.Rate it:

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sweat of one's browThe effort extended in labor, and the value created thereby.Rate it:

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work offTo end by doing labor for the person owed money.Rate it:

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