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Hit away Meaning in English

expression

ˈhɪt/ /əˈweɪ
HIT-uh-WAY
hˈɪt/ /ɐwˈeɪ
hit-uh-WAY

Definition

To keep hitting something repeatedly, or in baseball, to hit the ball when told to by a coach. Often used to describe continuous striking or following an instruction to start hitting.

Usage & Nuances

'Hit away' is informal and most common in sports, especially baseball, where it can be an instruction ('Go ahead, hit away!'). It can also mean hitting something repeatedly in casual speech. Not used for single, strong hits. Sometimes confused with 'hit back' (to retaliate).

Example Sentences

The coach told him to hit away during practice.

basic

If you want to open the box, just hit away at the lid.

basic

He started to hit away at the rock with a hammer.

basic

"Okay, kid, hit away!" shouted the coach as the batter stepped up.

natural

I just heard loud bangs all night; someone must have been hitting away at something.

natural

Don't be shy—just hit away until you get it open.

natural