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Definition plug away (at something) in British English

plug away (at something) phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to continue doing something in a determined way despite difficulties

Example

I'll just keep plugging away and try to get it finished by tonight.

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Definition plug away (at something) in British English