Vocabulary

骨を折る

to make efforts; to take pains

expression verb

Example sentences

He met with an accident and broke some bones.

He took great pains in educating his children.

He was at pains to finish his work.

I broke a bone in my foot while exercising.

I will do all I can for you.

We toiled up a hill.

No matter how hard you try, the result will be the same.

I solved the problem not without difficulty.