Slave over Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɫeɪv/ /ˈoʊvɝ
SLAYV-OH-ver
slˈeɪv/ /ˈəʊvɐ
sl-AYV-OH-vuh
Definición
To work extremely hard and for a long time on something, often with little reward or recognition.
Uso & Matices
Mostly informal. Often used about tasks that require a lot of effort for little appreciation, especially work, cooking, or studying. Not about being an actual slave, but uses the metaphor strongly; avoid in very sensitive or literal contexts.
Spanish: trabajar como esclavo en - matarse trabajando enPortuguese (BR): ralar em - se matar trabalhando emPortuguese (PT): ralar em - matar-se a trabalhar emChinese (Simplified): 为...辛苦工作 - 拼命做Chinese (Traditional): 為...辛苦工作 - 拼命做Hindi: पर बहुत मेहनत करनाArabic: يكدّ في العمل على - يشتغل بجهد كبير علىBengali: খুব কষ্ট করে কাজ করাRussian: тяжело трудиться над - вкалывать надJapanese: 〜に奴隷のように働くVietnamese: làm việc cực nhọc với - làm việc quần quật vớiKorean: ~에 매달려 고생하다 - 노예처럼 일하다Turkish: çok çalışmak - köle gibi çalışmakUrdu: جان توڑ محنت کرناIndonesian: kerja keras untuk
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I slaved over my homework all night.
basic
She slaved over the stove to make us dinner.
basic
They slaved over the project for weeks.
basic
I can't believe you slaved over this meal—it's amazing!
natural
Sometimes it feels like I slave over my job and get nothing in return.
natural
Don't slave over it too much—take a break and relax for a bit.
natural