Crush it
American Slang Term
American
★★★★★ Very Common
Casual
Meaning: To perform exceptionally well, especially in a workout or fitness goal.
表现极其出色,尤其是在锻炼或健身目标方面。
Rendir excepcionalmente bien, especialmente en un entrenamiento u objetivo de fitness.
特にトレーニングやフィットネス目標で、ずば抜けた結果を出すこと。
특히 운동이나 피트니스 목표에서 엄청난 성과를 내는 것.
Motivational gym slang for giving maximum effort and achieving great results. 'Crushing it' means dominating your workout, diet, or any goal. Used as encouragement and celebration.
健身房里的励志用语,表示付出最大努力并取得出色成果。'Crushing it'意味着在训练、饮食或任何目标上全力以赴。既可以用来鼓励,也可以用来庆祝。
Argot motivacional del gimnasio para dar el máximo esfuerzo y conseguir grandes resultados. 'Crushing it' (petarlo) significa dominar tu entrenamiento, dieta o cualquier objetivo. Se usa como ánimo y celebración.
全力を出して素晴らしい結果を出すことを意味するジムのモチベーション系スラング。「crushing it」はワークアウト、食事管理、あらゆる目標を制覇することを表す。励ましや称賛として使われる。
최대한의 노력을 기울여 대단한 결과를 달성한다는 뜻의 동기부여 헬스 슬랭이다. 'crushing it'은 운동, 식단, 또는 어떤 목표든 압도적으로 해내는 것을 의미한다. 격려와 축하의 표현으로 쓰인다.
Examples
- I crushed it at the gym today — new personal record! 我今天在健身房练得超猛——刷新了个人纪录!Hoy lo he petado en el gimnasio — ¡nueva marca personal!今日ジムでめちゃくちゃやってやったよ——自己ベスト更新!오늘 헬스장에서 완전 작살냈어——개인 최고 기록 갱신!
- You're going to crush it at the marathon. 你马拉松肯定能跑出好成绩的。Vas a petarlo en el maratón.マラソンで絶対にやってやれるよ。마라톤에서 분명 작살낼 거야.
- She crushed her workout and then treated herself to a smoothie. 她把训练完美完成后,给自己奖励了一杯奶昔。Se machacó en el entrenamiento y luego se premió con un batido.彼女はトレーニングを完璧にこなして、ご褒美にスムージー飲んでたよ。그녀는 운동을 완벽하게 끝내고 자기 보상으로 스무디를 마셨어.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: gym, motivation, achievements
Tone: enthusiastic, motivational
✓ Do Say
- Crush it!加油干!¡Pétalo!やってやれ!작살내!
- You're crushing it.你太猛了。Lo estás petando.めっちゃいい感じだね。완전 작살내고 있네.
✗ Don't Say
- Overuse can feel performative.用得太多可能显得做作。El uso excesivo puede sonar forzado.使いすぎるとパフォーマンス的に聞こえることがある。너무 많이 쓰면 보여주기식으로 느껴질 수 있다.
Origin & History
General American motivational slang from the 2000s, heavily adopted by fitness culture and social media influencers.
Cultural Context
Era: 2010s–present
Generation: Millennials, Gen Z
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: All regions — motivational culture
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