work one's way

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Exert oneself to proceed in a particular direction; also, finance a project by working. For example, The painters are working their way from the top floor to the basement , or I'm trying to work my way into the publishing world , or She's working her way through college . [Second half of 1800s]

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April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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