单词 | to knock oneself out |
释义 | > as lemmasto knock oneself out 11. to knock oneself out: to make a considerable effort, to apply oneself energetically (to the point of exhaustion). ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > manner of action > effort or exertion > exert oneself [verb (reflexive)] > with strenuous physical effort > to the point of exhaustion to knock out1936 1936 Mademoiselle Mar. 43/2 All the fancier lassies..are practically knocking themselves out in an effort to get to Hollywood. 1951 A. Green & J. Laurie Show Biz p. xxi They like ‘knocking themselves out’ for Variety. < as lemmas |
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