Work like a dog
To work very hard.The boy worked like a dog on his school project.
Walk arm-in-arm
To walk with one's arms linked with someone else.The two girls walked arm-in-arm down the street.
Work into
To force something into something (usually with some difficulty).I was able to work my foot into my boot but it was still very tight.
Work in
1. To rub something in, to move over something using some pressure. We spent a long time trying to work the softening cream into the... Read more →
Work graveyard shift
To work throughout the night.My friend is working graveyard shift this month.
Words to that effect
Something similar to what was just said.The apartment manager said that we could not bring a bicycle into the apartment lobby or words to that... Read more →
Word to the wise
A good piece of advice.I gave my friend a word to the wise before he started on his trip.
Word of mouth
Orally from one person to another, spoken communication.I heard about the new restaurant by word of mouth.
Word for word
In exactly the same words.I described word for word what happened before the accident.
Wolf in sheep`s clothing
A person who pretends to be good but is not.The man is a wolf in sheep`s clothing. You should be very careful when you deal with him.