tail off

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The two often play together, with the trail of one — a whipped breath of flute, a cool curve of voice, a slightly bending reverberation of bass — audible only as a comet’s tail off the joint sound.

From New York Times

“He worked his tail off all winter to be in this position. And he’s earned it,” Nevin added.

From Los Angeles Times

“Jenna, I thought she played her tail off today. She left it all out there, and I just told her I was proud of her. A game never comes down to the last shot. I love that kid. She’s a fighter. It’s hard. Those are pressure moments. It’s a growing experience for her. She’s just a sophomore.”

From Washington Post

“Cam is focused on what he needs to do to get better. There’s mechanical things he has worked his tail off in the offseason to get in sync.”

From Seattle Times

“All I needed was somebody to believe in me. And those guys upstairs, they believed in me, and they took a chance. All I can do is just continue to produce and continue to work my tail off, and win ballgames, man.”

From Seattle Times