to work diligently and persistently
She decided to plug away at her studies to improve her grades.
Despite the challenges, he continued to plug away at his dream of becoming a musician.
hard, dull, or monotonous work
Cleaning the entire house was a drudgery that she disliked.
The repetitive drudgery of data entry made the job less enjoyable.
peculiar to an individual; unique in a particular way
His idiosyncratic taste in fashion always caught people's attention.
The artist's idiosyncratic painting style made his work stand out in the art gallery.
the lowest point or level
After a steep hike, they finally reached the pit bottom of the valley.
The company's stock price hit rock bottom, reaching the pit bottom of its decline.
a way to express one's emotions or feelings
Painting became her emotional outlet, allowing her to express her inner feelings.
Writing in her journal served as an emotional outlet for her thoughts and struggles.
a direct and often adversarial meeting or conflict
The confrontation between the two rivals escalated into a heated argument.
Instead of avoiding the issue, they decided to have an open confrontation to resolve their differences.
