Meaning of work like a nailer | Babel Free

Definitions

To work very hard.

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Examples

“Boyce was working away like⟳ a nailer at His Grace's colt, an exertion he might have⟳ spared himself , but that it is necessary to do something for one's money”

“You might as well understand⟳ in the beginning that he'll have⟳ to work⟳ like⟳ a nailer for a good many years before he gets anywhere in the diplomatic service”

“Lee had to work⟳ like⟳ a nailer to get⟳ the awkward craft turned about, and then by great labor at the crank "for the space of five glasses by the ships' bells, or two and a half hours," at last⟳ he arrived under the stern of what he felt certain was the Eagle.”

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