work on
verbo- To apply mental or physical effort to (something) in order to shape, form, improve, investigate, solve it, etc. · John's in the studio working on the plans for the new house.· I've been working on this problem for several days, but I still haven't figured it out.
- To exercise influence on someone. · Leave it to me. I'll try to work on the boss to give us the day off.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see work, on. · Do you work on Sundays?
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“Oh, your great work on the monarchy of Italy!”
The communication excited many professions of concern; and enough was said of wishing them to stay at least till the following day to work on Jane; and till the morrow their going was deferred.
“Now, if you will help me sew the silk together, we will begin to work on our balloon.”
“You must remember that we are dealing with a burglar who is a very peculiar fellow, and who appears to work on lines of his own.
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