Alternative spelling of old sweat

(law) In intellectual property law, the effort and expense expended by the creator of a protected work, which are entitled to certain protections, even if the work involves little creativity or originality.

(intransitive) To sweat; to secrete sweat because of heat, nerves etc. / (transitive) To endure or go through (an ordeal).

Alternative form of sweatshop

(ethnic slur, offensive) To sweat very profusely.

Alternative form of blood, sweat and tears

(idiomatic) The effort extended in (often manual) labour, and the value created thereby.

(idiomatic) To worry about petty issues or insignificant matters.

(simile) To sweat profusely; to produce a lot of perspiration.

(idiomatic) A person's determination and hard work.