Hammer away at Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To repeat something many times, or to work continuously and persistently on a task or subject.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used to describe someone being persistent either positively (hard work) or negatively (nagging a point). Common with topics or messages that the speaker wants others to remember; also, 'hammer away at a problem' means to keep working at it despite difficulty.
Example Sentences
She always hammers away at her point in meetings.
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If you hammer away at your homework, you'll finish soon.
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The coach hammered away at the importance of teamwork.
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He just keeps hammering away at the same question every time we meet.
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We need to hammer away at the details until they're perfect.
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She kept hammering away at the issue until management listened.
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