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Definition hammer away at in American English

hammer away at phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to do something with great energy and with all your attention

Example

She spent all weekend hammering away at her novel.

Synonyms and related words
boil the ocean try work
2

to keep attacking someone or something

Example

Defense lawyers hammered away at the witness's credibility.

Synonyms and related words
attack assault strike at
Definition hammer away at in American English