sweat equity

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noun

unreimbursed labor that results in the increased value of property or that is invested to establish or expand an enterprise.

Origin:
1965–70

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sweat equity
noun
interest in a building that a tenant earns by contributing to its renovation or maintenance

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Sweat equity is always a great word to know.

So is zedonk. Does it mean:

an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.

the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

Example sentences

Most small business owners build their businesses through sweat equity, and you probably will, too.

It is painstakingly constructed with sweat equity, vision, investment and long-term commitment.

Each family is providing sweat equity in building the project, on land donated by the city.

Homebuyers must contribute a significant amount of sweat equity toward the construction of their homes.

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