Hard work

Meaning

A lot of effort, or a task that needs a lot of effort.

Passing the exam with such a high score was the result of months of hard work.

'Hard work' is uncountable: say 'a lot of hard work', not 'a hard work'. 'It's hard work' can also mean a task is tiring.

The app adds a real dialogue, native audio and three quiz types for every collocation, and it works offline.

make a decisionto choose what to do after thinking about the possible options
take a showerto wash your body while standing under running water
catch a coldto become ill with a cold, a common infection of the nose and throat
do the dishesto wash the plates, cups and pans after a meal
have a chatto talk to someone in a friendly, informal way
have funto enjoy yourself while you are doing something
make progressto improve or move forward towards a goal
lose weightto become lighter and thinner, for example by eating less or exercising