How to Pronounce "plod away at"
expression
PLAHD-uh-WAY-at
plOD-uh-WAY-at
Definition
To continue working on something slowly and steadily, even when it is hard or boring.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫɑd/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈæt
British English
plˈɒd/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAHD-uh-WAY-at
UK
plOD-uh-WAY-at
Listen in Context
She plods away at her homework every evening.
He plodded away at the report until it was finished.
They plod away at cleaning the park every weekend.
I just have to plod away at this thesis until it's done, no matter how long it takes.