Example: Er gibt sich Mühe, die Hausaufgaben pünktlich zu erledigen.
Definition
"Sich Mühe geben" means to make an effort or put in hard work to achieve something, often implying dedication and conscientiousness. For example, it describes someone trying diligently to complete tasks or improve performance.
The phrase "sich Mühe geben" originates from German, where "Mühe" means effort or trouble, and "geben" means to give. Together, it literally means 'to give effort.' The phrase reflects the idea of offering one's exertion to accomplish a goal.
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