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胼手胝足
pián​shǒu​zhī​zú

to work one's fingers to the bone

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胼手胝足 pián​shǒu​zhī​zú to work one's fingers to the bone

Literally having calluses on hands and feet; describes extremely hard work or a life of toil over a long period.

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