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do the hard yards
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do the hard yardsverb
To perform a difficult task or tasks.
Etymology: It is most likely to have come from the days of sailing, when furling or unfurling the canvas from certain (perhaps higher) spars was not a welcome task; it was both dangerous and difficult.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of do the hard yards in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of do the hard yards in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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