to make an enormous effort
hacer un esfuerzo enorme (hacer un esfuerzo enorme)
"He sweat blood to get that promotion."
"Él sudó sangre para conseguir esa promoción." (El sudo sangre para conseguir esa promocion)
to begin a new stage or period in life
something that is intended to deceive or confuse
to surprise someone with something unexpected
a short and intensive course of study
a person with no prior knowledge or experience
to strike repeatedly with force, such as intense sun or rain