Work like a beaver In english explanation

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

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-07-30 07:07

Meaning of Work like a beaver

Synonyms:

work like a horse , work like a mule , work like a slave

Work like a beaver informal

To work very diligently and energetically

John works like a beaver to finish all assignments which are required to submit before May 11.

I worked like a beaver during the internship period to gain a slot for staying at the company.

The children are all working like beavers when cleaning up their house.

Other phrases about:

Few Words and Many Deeds

actions are more important than words

work like a Trojan

To work extremely hard

ply your trade

To work or do your job

can't call (one's) soul (one's) own

Use most of one's time working for others

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The entertainment industry and those who work in it is more exciting and dazzling when compared to any other

Grammar and Usage of Work like a beaver

Verb Forms

  • work like a beaver
  • worked like a beaver
  • working like a beaver
  • works like a beaver

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

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