heavy lifting

noun

: a burdensome or laborious duty

Examples of heavy lifting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With the show canonically serving as both prequel and sequel to the bulk of the series’ entries, there’s a lot of heavy lifting to do to set things up for viewers. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2024 Keep in Mind Due to their thinness, these gloves are not suitable for heavy lifting or other other heavy-duty activities. Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heavy lifting 

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Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heavy lifting was in 1980

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“Heavy lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20lifting. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

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