Work wonders (with)

To be very beneficial to someone or something.The vacation in Egypt worked wonders on the mental health of our boss.

Work up to

To advance to something, to rise to something.The man quickly worked up to sales manager in his company.

Work up

1. To stir up someone, to excite someone. The speaker worked up the crowd with his passionate speech. 2. To produce something. I like to work... Read more →

Work overtime

To work beyond one's normal hours.I had to work overtime many days last month.

Work over

To threaten or beat someone.The criminal gang worked over the storeowner in order to get some money from him.

Work out

1. To exercise. The man spends most weekends working out at the health club. 2. To solve a problem. I could not work out the math problem on... Read more →

Work one`s fingers to the bone

To work very hard.The woman is working her fingers to the bone raising her three children.

Work on (someone)

To have an effect on someone, to try to influence someone.I am working on my boss to give me some time off this summer.

Work off

To make something go away (especially by working or exercise).I was able to work off much weight and am now feeling better.

Work odd jobs

To work by doing jobs that are unrelated and require no special skills.The boy has been working odd jobs since he left high school.