The term "slog" appears in literature with a variety of senses ranging from physical exertion to metaphorical persistence. In some contexts it describes the laborious act of moving steadily through difficult terrain—as when one perseveres across a muddy path or climbs a steep rise ([1], [2], [3]). Authors also employ "slog" in sports settings, particularly in cricket and other bat-and-ball contexts, where it denotes a forceful, sometimes desperate, hit ([4], [5]). Additionally, the word is rendered in colloquial and regional voices, emphasizing the sheer effort or even the idiomatic character of pursuing a task despite its wearisome nature ([6], [7]). Across these varied uses, "slog" evokes both the physical toll of relentless activity and the emotional grit required to engage in demanding work.