Work through (to try hard to understand) - To put in the effort to understand or resolve something.

E.g., A traumatised person needs time to work through their issues.

To get down to work (to be ready to work hard) - to begin attending to business or work at hand
E.g., We have to get many clients to the airport today, let’s get down to work!

To have one’s work cut out (to have a hard task) – to deal with a difficult task
E.g. - My boss has told me to work with a really difficult client; he has so many demands!
- Oh no, you have your work cut out for you!

To work up to something (to work hard to achieve something) -

To achieve some position, result, status, etc., through diligent work
E.g., I’ve worked up to my ability to speak English fluently as I have studied for many years!

To work one’s way up (to work hard over time at your job) – To start at humble beginnings but rise in
position or importance, through hard work and determination.
E.g., I’ve worked my way up in restaurant industry over 20 years. I started as a busboy and now I own
my own restaurant!

To work out (to solve) - To work to resolve something or reach an agreement.

E.g., I need to work out my problems with my friend. We had a silly fight about money but I just want
to be happy with her again.