work someone's tail off

English

Alternative forms

• work one's tail off

Pronunciation

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Verb

to work someone's tail off

1. (transitive, slang) To cause someone to work hard, e.g. as a supervisor.

Usage notes

• This is the least vulgar of the group of synonyms.

Synonyms

• work someone's arse off (UK)
• work someone's ass off (most vulgar)
• work someone's butt off (vulgar)