By the sweat of one's brow
Idioms & PhrasesMEDIUM
by hard physical labour; through one's own work
By the sweat of one's brow
Idioms & PhrasesMEDIUM
by hard physical labour; through one's own work
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Examples
"Farmers grow crops by the sweat of their brows."
"He earned his degree by the sweat of his brow, juggling work and study."
Mnemonic Trick
Picture physical exertion — sweat on the brow from work.
Cultural Context
Traditional phrase emphasising honest labour.
Source: Idioms & PhrasesAdded: 11/13/2025
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