Hammer away Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To keep repeating or working hard at something, especially by talking about it a lot or making strong efforts over time.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Often used for someone repeating a message or trying hard to achieve something. Common collocations: "hammer away at a problem", "hammer away at the same point". Can describe both physical effort (repetitive work) and verbal insistence.
Example Sentences
She kept hammering away at the math problems until she solved them.
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The teacher hammered away at the importance of studying every day.
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He hammers away at his writing until it’s perfect.
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Even when people got bored, she just kept hammering away at her idea.
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You can’t just hammer away at the same point—you need to listen, too.
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They’ve been hammering away at improving the app for months now.
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