bust one's chops »
To exert oneself.
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cut a wide swath »
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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dog it »
To underperform; to lag behind; to fail to exert effort.
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last burst of fire »
A state of exertion where one gives one's all; expending all of one's remaining energy in a final effort to achieve one's goal.
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nut-cutting time »
Time to exert maximum effort, for example, due to an approaching deadline or a looming competitive situation.
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put one's mind to it »
To apply oneself; to exert a directed effort.
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put one's shoulder to the wheel »
To work or exert oneself heavily or with full effort.
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put the pedal to the metal »
To exert maximum effort.
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reap what one sows »
To receive as a reward or harvest in the same measure as one's exertions, in a good or a bad sense. To receive justice.
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run oneself ragged »
To work or exert oneself to the point of exhaustion.
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show the flag »
Of a naval vessel or military force, to identify itself by displaying the flag of its country of origin, especially in order to establish an authoritative presence and to exert diplomatic or political influence.
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sit back »
To relax, to not exert oneself.
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wear out »
To exhaust; to cause or contribute to another's exhaustion, fatigue, or weariness, as by continued strain or exertion.
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wear out »
To become exhausted, tired, fatigued, or weary, as by continued strain or exertion.
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