Put in the work
Significado: To invest significant effort and time into achieving a goal.
Putting in the work is the American creed — the belief that effort leads to success. It's the opposite of cutting corners or coasting. Athletes, students, entrepreneurs — everyone is told to 'put in the work' if they want results. It's deeply connected to the American work ethic and meritocracy ideals.
Ejemplos
- She put in the work all season and earned a starting spot. 她整个赛季都在付出努力,最终赢得了首发位置。Se esforzó toda la temporada y se ganó un puesto de titular.彼女はシーズン中ずっと努力を重ね、スタメンの座を勝ち取った。그녀는 시즌 내내 노력을 쏟아 선발 자리를 쟁취했다.
- If you want an A in this class, you have to put in the work. 想在这门课拿A,就必须付出努力。Si quieres un sobresaliente en esta asignatura, tienes que esforzarte.この授業でAを取りたいなら、努力を惜しまないこと。이 수업에서 A를 받고 싶으면 노력을 들여야 해.
- Success doesn't happen overnight — you've gotta put in the work. 成功不会一蹴而就——你得脚踏实地去拼。El éxito no llega de la noche a la mañana — hay que currar duro.成功は一夜にしてならず——しっかり努力しなきゃいけない。성공은 하루아침에 오지 않아 — 꾸준히 노력해야 해.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: motivation, effort, success
Tono: motivational, determined
✓ Correcto
- You gotta put in the work if you want results.想要有结果就得付出努力。Tienes que esforzarte si quieres resultados.結果が欲しいなら努力を惜しむな。결과를 원하면 노력을 들여야 해.
- She put in the work and it paid off.她付出了努力,得到了回报。Se esforzó y le dio sus frutos.彼女は努力した、そしてそれが報われた。그녀가 노력을 쏟았고, 그 보람이 있었다.
✗ Incorrecto
- Can sound preachy if overused — especially to people already working hard说多了会显得说教——尤其是对那些已经很努力的人来说Puede sonar sermoneador si se usa en exceso — especialmente con gente que ya trabaja duro使いすぎると説教くさくなる——特にすでに懸命に働いている人に対しては과도하게 쓰면 설교처럼 들릴 수 있다 — 특히 이미 열심히 일하는 사람에게
Origen e historia
American motivational expression, especially common in sports and self-improvement culture. Became a mantra in hustle culture and motivational speaking from the 2000s onward.
Contexto cultural
Era: 2000s onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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