English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "had to work"
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English Phrases for Work
myself to him and earn his respect.
It means I worked extremely hard to show I was worthy of respect.
From The Crown, Episode 16
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is describing how hard they worked to prove themselves and gain respect.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about intense effort or trying to earn approval. The phrase work my butt off is informal and can be too casual for formal writing.
Better ways to say it
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I had to work my butt off to prove myself.
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I worked hard to earn his respect.
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I had to prove myself to him.
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