We've found 129 phrases for eff (0.116 seconds):

a drop in the bucket »    An effort or action having very little overall influence, especially as compared to a huge problem.

actions speak louder than words »    It is more effective to act directly than to speak of action.

add up to »    To have a particular effect.

apply oneself »    To put forth a concerted effort; to try; to focus.

as well »    To the same effect.

balancing act »    An effort to manage many conflicting or competing items or interests.

bang for the buck »    Efficiency; cost-effectiveness; value.

basket case »    One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic or stress.

bear down »    To intensify one's efforts.

bear on »    To influence, have an effect on.

beat one's head against a stone wall »    To waste effort on a futile project.

been to the rodeo »    N.d., Alan Neff, Precious Tribes, Vicious Lies, page 72.

bend over backwards »    To make a great effort; to take extraordinary care; to go to great lengths.

birds of the feather flock together »    People who are alike physically tend to congregate and socialize together, despite government efforts at forced integration.

break a sweat »    To put effort into something.

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