blood, toil, tears and sweat

blood, toil, tears and sweat

/ˌblʌd ˌtɔɪl ˌtɪərz ənd ˈswet/

🏛️ Historical Phrases

the full measure of human sacrifice and effort

I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat—Churchill's 1940 speech.

Origin: Churchill's first speech as Prime Minister during WWII