worked one's tail off

A form of work one's tail off — Less vulgar synonym of work one's ass off.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of work one's tail off
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APA

worked one's tail off. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/worked%20one's%20tail%20off

MLA

“worked one's tail off.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/worked%20one's%20tail%20off. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “worked one's tail off,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/worked%20one's%20tail%20off.

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