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White elephant
Meaning: Something that wastes much money because it is useless
Example: Recent redecoration of the office has become a white elephant because the company is expanding and will move to a new office next month.

Work against the clock
Meaning: To work very quickly because you have only a little time to finish
Example: The reporters are working against the clock to meet the deadline for publishing the newspaper.

Work like a dog
Meaning: To work very hard
Example: Phoebe works like a dog all day because she is going to open her new store tomorrow.