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In the past people used horses to complete hard work. The term "work horse" or the simile "worked like a horse" came from that. Sled dogs work extremely hard in tough terrains; hence, "worked like a dog" became an expression. You could try playing with images and various meanings, such as:

  • She worked like a bee as if she could become the queen bee.
  • He worked like an ant trying to climb the corporate ladder.
  • He finished off the meal like a swarm of termites devouring their favorite wood.
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