How to Pronounce "peg away"
expression
ˈpɛɡ/ /əˈweɪ
PEG-uh-WAY
pˈɛɡ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
PEG-uh-WAY
Definition
To continue working hard at something over a long period, especially when it is difficult or progress is slow.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛɡ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
pˈɛɡ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEG-uh-WAY
UK
PEG-uh-WAY
Listen in Context
If you peg away at your studies, you'll improve over time.
Sometimes you just have to peg away until you finish the task.
She pegged away for years before her art was noticed.
Keep pegging away—your hard work will eventually pay off.