chip away at

attack seek struggle work

aim aspire compete contend contest endeavor essay labor propose risk speculate strive tackle undertake venture wrangle

bear down do one's best drive for exert oneself go after go all out go for have a crack have a go have a shot have a stab have a whack knock oneself out lift a finger make a bid make a pass at make an attempt make an effort put oneself out shoot for vie for

idle laze rest surrender

abstain agree be idle forget give in give up ignore neglect

delight please