Break My Back

The slang term “Break My Back” is often used to express working extremely hard or putting in a great amount of effort.

This phrase originated from the idea of physically breaking one’s back, which is an expression used to describe intense labor. It is commonly used figuratively to describe a person’s dedication or willingness to work hard or go above and beyond expectations.

Example 1: “I’ve been working overtime every day this week, trying to meet the deadline. I’m really breaking my back on this project.”
Example 2: “She’s been training for months to compete in the marathon. She’s determined to break her back to finish with a good time.”