elbow grease
noun/ˈelbəʊ ɡriːs/
/ˈelbəʊ ɡriːs/
[uncountable] (informal)- the effort used in physical work, especially in cleaning or polishing something (= rubbing it until it is smooth and shiny)
- Using the right tool can save a lot of elbow grease.
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