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build/get/work up a head of steam
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build/get/work up a head of steam

to get enough energy, support, or enthusiasm to do something effectively. In the last three months the campaign has built up a good head of steam.

See also: build, head, steam, work

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work like a dog/trojan
work like magic
work magic
work out
work socks off
work the problem
work up

work up a head of steam
work up a sweat
work wonders
works
world
world and his wife
world is oyster
world of difference

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