Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Work hard at/on it
Concentration doesn't always come easily. But like anything, it gets better if you work hard at it. Keep trying and soon you'll see the results in your marks.
Hi,
Does "work hard at it" in the above equal "work hard on it?" If not, what are the differences? Thanks.
Hi,
Does "work hard at it" in the above equal "work hard on it?" If not, what are the differences? Thanks.
Top answer
The difference is subtle. You work (hard) at acquiring a skill. It suggests gradual improvement toward a goal, striving toward a goal, possibly through many separate episodes over a relatively long time.
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The difference is subtle. You work (hard) at acquiring a skill. It suggests gradual improvement toward a goal, striving toward a goal, possibly through many separate episodes over a relatively long time.
to work hard at losing weight
to work hard at controlling your anger
to work at improving your memory
You work (hard) on a specific project or an object that rep
to work hard at losing weight
to work hard at controlling your anger
to work at improving your memory
You work (hard) on a specific project or an object that rep
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