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Where does the expression More grease to your elbow comes from and what does it mean?
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∙ 14y ago
That is not idiomatic. The idiom is "elbow grease" which means "exertion" comparing it to a bottled product.
"You can get that brass to shine if you use more elbow grease." means "Polish harder and the brass will shine."
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