break one's back(To put forth a great deal of effort.
I've been breaking my back trying to get a passing grade this semester, so failing by two measly points is incredibly frustrating.
Don't break your back trying to please these people–they'll never appreciate it.
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rip one's hair out(Evan was ready to rip his hair out. Did Murphy's Law have it out for him or what? The earliest flight he could get to New York was several hours later than he'd arrived at the airport. VLZ_58)
