The phrase "hard yakka" is Australian slang that means working very hard or engaging in physically demanding labor.
Sentences with «hard yakka»
It was hard yakka in mainstream beer at Foster's with Victoria Bitter and Carlton Draught at a time when Woolworths and Coles were expanding their liquor retailing businesses. (afr.com)
After weeks of hard yakka — carrying decent loads, pulling trailers and providing transport for weekends away — the Amarok finally had a chance to break through the tedium last month during a de-toured return trip to Sydney. (motoring.com.au)
Top of my list was Barrenjoey Lighthouse, so we could combine viewing pleasure with hard yakka. (housegoeshome.com)