Working like a mule In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "working like a mule", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Working like a mule (redirected from work like a mule )

Synonyms:

work like a slave

Work like a mule American British proverb

To work extremely hard for extended period of time.

"I need your help, I've been working like a mule but the project doesn't seem to be getting anywhere."

To be the employee of the month, Josh has worked like a mule.

Other phrases about:

slog/sweat/work/flog your guts out

To work very hard for something

Eager Beaver

An industrious person 

to work one's tail off

To work extremely hard

smell of the lamp

Show signs of great and arduous efforts or labour on study or tasks leading to the result of tiredness and lack of vitality.

Grammar and Usage of Work like a mule

Verb Forms

  • worked like a mule
  • working like a mule
  • works like a mule

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

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