sudare sette camicie

/suˈda.re ˈsɛt.te kamˈtʃi.e/

idiom★Intermediate◆idiom

informal

to work extremely hard, to sweat blood

Ho sudato sette camicie per finire quel progetto.

I worked extremely hard to finish that project.

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This idiom is used to describe a situation where someone has put in a lot of effort and hard work.

Related Phrases

sudareverb

to sweat

💡Pro Tip

Usage tip

This idiom is often used to describe a situation where someone has put in a lot of effort, but it can also be used to exaggerate the amount of work done.

📖Word Origin

The origin of this idiom is unclear, but it is thought to have come from the idea that sweating seven shirts is a sign of extreme physical labor.

📝Usage Notes

This idiom is commonly used in informal contexts to describe a situation where someone has worked very hard.

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