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elbow grease

The phrase “elbow grease” has 3 syllables: el-bow grease

It's pronounced as /ˈɛlboʊ ɡriːs/

What is synonym and antonym for elbow grease?

In the thesaurus, “elbow grease” has 37 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elbow grease along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for elbow grease

Antonyms for elbow grease

Meanings of elbow grease

  • noun
    1. Effort or hard work, especially physical work involving repeated motion of the forearm, such as scrubbing.

Example Sentences

  • The old furniture required a lot of elbow grease to restore it to its former glory.
  • She cleaned the kitchen with plenty of elbow grease and it looked brand new.
  • Getting the car spotless took some serious elbow grease.
  • Renovating the house was a huge task that demanded a lot of elbow grease.
  • His success in the project was a result of hard work and elbow grease.

On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elbow grease, such as: adroitness, attempt, blood sweat and tears, dint, dormancy, drudgery, ease.

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pains

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