Cleaning dishes requires elbow grease.

Meaning: Cleaning dishes can be a difficult task that requires a lot of hard work and effort.

Choice of Words: Cleaning refers to the process of removing dirt or stains from a surface. Dishes are plates, cups, and other utensils used for eating or serving food. Requires means to need something in order to do something else. Elbow grease is an informal expression that means hard work or physical effort.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Dishwashing needs elbow grease.
• Detergent foams, grease surrenders, dishes gleam.
• The dishwasher hummed contentedly, cleaning dishes efficiently.
• Sneeze into your elbow.
• Sponge's pores soak up grime and grease.
• Scrubbing removes grime, dirt, and grease.
• Detergent helps dissolve grease.
• Sponges soak grease like thirsty towels.
• Combing hair requires tender touch.
• Teamwork requires effective communication.