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Sich den Arsch aufreißen (derb)

To work extremely hard, to exert oneself greatly, often implying exhaustion or desperation. (Very vulgar)

In German

Sich den Arsch aufreißen (derb)

Zikh den ARSH ouf-RY-sen
Literal Translation
To tear one's ass open
Meaning
To work extremely hard, to exert oneself greatly, often implying exhaustion or desperation. (Very vulgar)

Equivalent:"To work one's ass off"

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Ich habe mir den Arsch aufgerissen für dieses Projekt.

    I worked my ass off for this project.

  2. 2

    Er reißt sich den Arsch auf, um seine Familie zu ernähren.

    He works his ass off to feed his family.

FAQ

How do you say "To work extremely hard, to exert oneself greatly, often implying exhaustion or desperation. (Very vulgar)" in German?

"To work extremely hard, to exert oneself greatly, often implying exhaustion or desperation. (Very vulgar)" in German is "Sich den Arsch aufreißen (derb)" (Zikh den ARSH ouf-RY-sen). Example: Ich habe mir den Arsch aufgerissen für dieses Projekt..

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