Selecting from the given alternatives, fill in the blank in the following sentence with the correct idiom with the meaning 'to be extremely hardworking'.
Rakesh was worthy to get accolades from his colleagues as he had worked ________.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The Idiom: "Work your fingers to the bone" is a common English idiom that means to work extremely hard, especially for a long period of time.
In the sentence, Rakesh is being praised ("worthy to get accolades") because of his intense effort. "Working his fingers to the bone" perfectly matches the meaning "to be extremely hardworking".