Work over In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "work over", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2022-01-05 04:01

Meaning of Work over

Synonyms:

bash up , beat up , knock around

Work over American British phrasal verb

When used as a phrasal verb a noun or pronoun can be placed between "work" and "over."

1. To modify or redo something in order to make it better

This introduction should be completely worked over.

Based on the teacher's comment, I have to work my final project over.

2. To beat, attack someone in verbal or physical forms

The thief has worked a girl over to escape.

Jane always works me over for any failure of our teams.

3. To thoroughly overwhelm, dominate someone or something, particularly in a fight

These two regions continue to work others over for the orange juice market.

Our football team worked over the opponent through the match.

Other phrases about:

Open a Can Of Whoop-Ass

Beat someone up

give (one) the works

1. To physically attack someone or use physical violence against someone 

2. To provide a person with all of the possible choices

bash (someone's) brains in

To hit, attack or strike someone in a way that causes serious injury or death

pepper with

1. To sprinkle or cover something with a lot of something 
2. To add or mix a lot of something in something such as a speech,video, story etc
3. To continuously attack someone or something with something such as stones, bullets, etc

lay into (someone or something)

Used to describe attacking someone verbally or physically.

Grammar and Usage of Work over

Verb Forms

  • work over
  • works over
  • worked over
  • working over

The verb "work" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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