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sweat for

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sweat for something
Fig. to work very hard for something. I sweat for every dollar I bring in. Ted really sweats for his salary.
See also: sweat


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The hair follicles actually help preserve the sweat for longer time periods and results in excessive underarm perspiration, as the sweat is more or less trapped in this area.
In this situation, the hair follicles in fact help conserve the sweat for longer time periods.
 
 
 
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