Meaning Energetic labour, especially in the polishing of household items.
Usage Britain, mostly by the older generation.
Example
- That silver will never get a shine like that - put some elbow grease into it.
Pronunciation
Idiom
Elbow grease
What does "Elbow grease" mean?
Energetic labour, especially in the polishing of household items.
Elbow grease
Britain, late 17th century.