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Definition of elbow grease noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

elbow grease

noun
 
/ˈelbəʊ ɡriːs/
 
/ˈelbəʊ ɡriːs/
[uncountable] (informal)
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  1. 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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