put in a hard day's work

To work for a full day doing something that is physically or mentally exhausting. After putting in a hard day's work, the only thing I want to do is sit back on my sofa and relax. Quit complaining—you've never put in a hard day's work in your life.

See also: hard, put, work

See also:

put in a hard day at work
it will never fly
It'll never fly
an honest day's work
an honest day's pay
I've got work to do
at work
be off work
off
off (someone)

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