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Vocabulary : Phrasal Verbs : W : work at

work at

Meaning: to try hard to achieve something, or try hard to improve your ability to do something

For example:

  • work at sth Most people know that you have to work at a relationship if you want it to last.

  • work at doing sth You need to work at improving your listening skills.

Quick Quiz:

Most married couples who've been together a long time will tell you that they've had to work at
  1. their relationship
  2. their home
  3. their children

Grammar explanation: separable and non-separable phrasal verbs

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