put one's back into

verb

Etymology

From the literal action of straining with one's whole body to push a heavy object. Compare put one's shoulder to the wheel.

Definitions

  1. Synonym of strive

    Synonym of strive: to apply oneself.

    • When he puts his back into the work, he gets quite a lot done.

The neighborhood

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