Sich Mühe geben
Example: Er gibt sich viel Mühe, die Hausaufgaben zu machen.
Definition
"Sich Mühe geben" means to make a sincere effort or to try hard to accomplish something. It involves putting in considerable care and attention to achieve a goal, as in the example sentence where someone is diligently doing their homework.
Etymology
The phrase "sich Mühe geben" comes from the German word "Mühe," meaning effort or trouble, combined with "geben," which means to give. Historically, it reflects the idea of 'giving effort' or 'offering trouble' to achieve something. Did you know? The word "Mühe" is related to the Old High German "muoha," also meaning effort or toil.
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