Peg away Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To continue working hard at something over a long period, especially when it is difficult or progress is slow.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Peg away' is informal British English. Often used in the phrase 'peg away at (something)'. It emphasizes persistence and slow but steady effort. Not commonly used in American English; alternatives include 'keep at it' or 'keep plugging away'.
جمل نموذجية
If you peg away at your studies, you'll improve over time.
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Sometimes you just have to peg away until you finish the task.
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She pegged away for years before her art was noticed.
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Keep pegging away—your hard work will eventually pay off.
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Even when things get boring, you just have to peg away at it.
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We all have to peg away at our goals, no matter how tough it gets.
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