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Sich ins Zeug legen

To make a great effort, to work very hard and diligently

In German

Sich ins Zeug legen

zikh ins tsoyg lay-gen

Literal Translation

To put oneself into the harness/material

Meaning

To make a great effort, to work very hard and diligently.

Equivalent:"To pull out all the stops"

Origin:The 'Zeug' (harness/material) refers to the harness of draft animals. To 'put oneself into the harness' means to pull with all one's might, like an animal harnessed to a heavy load.

Example Sentences

1
Wir müssen uns alle ins Zeug legen, um das Ziel zu erreichen.
We all have to make a great effort to reach the goal.
2
Wenn du befördert werden willst, musst du dich wirklich ins Zeug legen.
If you want to get promoted, you really have to work hard.

FAQ

How do you say "To make a great effort, to work very hard and diligently" in German?

"To make a great effort, to work very hard and diligently" in German is "Sich ins Zeug legen" (zikh ins tsoyg lay-gen). Example: Wir müssen uns alle ins Zeug legen, um das Ziel zu erreichen..

For a very low price, very cheaply

Für einen Appel und ein Ei

fuer eye-nen ap-el oont ine eye

To postpone or temporarily suspend something

Etwas auf Eis legen

ET-vas auf AYS LAY-gen

To stay focused, persistent, and informed; to keep up with developments or a task

Am Ball bleiben

am bal bly-ben

To waste money, to spend lavishly and carelessly

Geld zum Fenster hinauswerfen

gelt tsum fen-ster hee-nous-ver-fen