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Definition hammer away at in British English

hammer away at phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to keep attacking someone or something

Example

Defence lawyers hammered away at the witness's credibility.

Synonyms and related words
attack assault set on
2

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 work strive
Definition hammer away at in British English