खून पसीना एक करना

khūn pasīnā ek karnā
idiomIntermediateidiom
informal

To work extremely hard, often to the point of exhaustion or sacrificing one's health and well-being

वह अपने सपनों को पूरा करने के लिए खून पसीना एक कर रहा है।

He is working extremely hard to fulfill his dreams.

इस परियोजना को पूरा करने के लिए हमें खून पसीना एक करना पड़ेगा।

We will have to work extremely hard to complete this project.

💡

This idiom emphasizes the intensity and sacrifice involved in achieving a goal.

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Related Phrases

खून पसीना बहानाidiom
To shed blood and sweat (similar meaning, slightly more intense)
कड़ी मेहनतphrase
Hard work

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This idiom is often used to express admiration or concern for someone's relentless effort, especially in challenging situations.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While this idiom is powerful, overusing it can diminish its impact. Use it sparingly for maximum effect.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'खून' (blood) and 'पसीना' (sweat), symbolizing the physical and mental effort required to achieve something significant.

📝Usage Notes

This idiom is commonly used to describe someone who is working tirelessly, often at the expense of their health or personal life.

Word Breakdown

खून
blood
root
+
पसीना
sweat
root
+
एक करना
to make one (i.e., to combine or unify)
phrase
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