knock oneself out
21overdo it — on your first day of an exercise program, you mustn t overdo it Syn: work too hard, overwork, do too much, burn the candle at both ends, overtax oneself, drive/push oneself too hard, work/run oneself into the ground, wear oneself out, bite off… …
22strive — v 1. aspire to, aim for, set one s sights on, shoot for or at, Sl. buck for; venture, essay, seek to, set out to, drive at, go about; undertake, take in hand, take upon oneself, try one s hand at; try, try hard, attempt, make an effort, endeavor …
23try — 1. verb 1) try to help him Syn: attempt, endeavor, venture, make an effort, exert oneself, strive, do one s best, do one s utmost, move heaven and earth; undertake, aim, take it upon oneself; informal have a go, give it one s best shot, bend over …
24try — [n] attempt all one’s got*, best shot*, bid, crack*, dab, effort, endeavor, essay, fling*, go*, jab*, pop*, shot*, slap*, stab*, striving, struggle, trial, undertaking, whack*, whirl*; concepts 87,677 Ant. abstention try [v1] attempt aim, aspire …
25exert — v 1. exercise, use, employ, put to use, utilize; wield, bring into play, set in motion, put to work; put forth, expend, spend, put out. 2. exert oneself strive, endeavor, attempt; struggle, strain, push, drive, go all out, knock oneself out, Sl.… …
26exertion — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Physical effort Nouns 1. exertion, energy, effort, strain, tug, pull, stretch, struggle, trouble, pains, endeavor, action; work ethic. 2. (physical exercises) a. gymnastics, athletics, acrobatics; ariel …
27strain — I 1. verb 1) take care that you don t strain yourself Syn: overtax, overwork, overextend, overreach, drive too far; exhaust, wear out; overdo it; informal knock oneself out 2) you have strained a muscle Syn: injure, da …
28work — 1. noun 1) a day s work in the fields Syn: labor, toil, slog, drudgery, exertion, effort, industry, service; informal grind, sweat, elbow grease; literary travail See note at labor Ant …
29wrestle — v 1. clinch, grab, Dial. rassle, squeeze, press, throw, throw to the mat. 2. grapple, tussle, scuffle, fight, battle; tackle, dive at, tilt at, joust; struggle, contend, pit oneself against, play against, take on, come to grips with, face, face… …
30strive — [v] try for, exert oneself aim, assay, attempt, bear down, bend over backward*, break one’s neck*, compete, contend, do one’s best*, do one’s utmost*, drive, endeavor, essay, fight, go after, go all out*, go for broke*, go for the jugular*, go… …
