be hard at it

be hard at it

To be doing something with much effort. I've been hard at it for months, and I'm still not happy with the plot of my novel.
See also: hard
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be hard ˈat it

be working hard: She’s been hard at it all day. When I left at six, he was still hard at it. OPPOSITE: take it/things easy
See also: hard
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • not any hard feelings
  • in the end
  • didn't care too hard
  • hard pass
  • come by
  • honestly
  • hard to come by
  • hard by
  • knock oneself out
  • knock out