English Explanatory Dictionary

put one's back into

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Synonym of strive: to apply oneself.

Pronunciation

En-au-put one's back into.ogg

Word forms

put one's back into puts one's back into putting one's back into

Etymology

From the literal action of straining with one's whole body to push a heavy object. Compare put one's shoulder to the wheel.

Synonyms

strive
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