Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "hard labor" is correct and can be used in written English.
It usually refers to physical labor that requires a lot of effort or is unpleasant and/or difficult. For example: "The prisoners were made to do hard labor in the sweltering heat."
Dictionary
hard labor
noun
The forced servitude in the form of physically difficult labor, usually as a penal punishment.
Exact(60)
HARD LABOR, the sign reads.
Yes, factory is hard labor.
Matisse's ease crowned hard labor.
It was hard labor.
Transporting gear can be hard labor.
(Most were given years of hard labor).
"Bread is hard labor," Apollonia said.
What is hard labor like?
Being John McEnroe seemed like hard labor.
The terrorist "was serving at hard labor".
She dismissed the implication of hard labor.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com