B2idiominformalhealthIELTS-friendly
work up a sweat
USUK
to exercise or work hard enough to make you sweat
Usually positive about exercise. The verb is 'work up', not 'make'.
In context
A fast walk around West Lake is enough to work up a sweat in summer.
We worked up a sweat carrying the new sofa up to the fifth floor.
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