Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

heavy lifting

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.01 in modern English

Syllables
heavy lift-ing
IPA
25
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The most demanding part of an endeavour; work requiring the most effort, resources, or consideration.

Uncountable

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see heavy, lifting.

Uncountable

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What does heavy lifting mean?
The most demanding part of an endeavour; work requiring the most effort, resources, or consideration.

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