Bash away

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To keep doing something, especially enthusiastically.

Although he wasn't a good pianist, he just kept bashing away at it.
Visual representation of "bash away" - To keep doing something, especially enthusiastically

Often appears as...

  • bash away at it
  • bash away on the keys

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Informal

Colloquial

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Persisting Effort

Used to describe ongoing, non-stop effort despite challenges or lack of skill.

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He wasn't great at sales, but he kept bashing away, hoping for success.
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Enthusiastic Action

Implies enthusiasm and energy in the activity, even if it's tedious or difficult.

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She kept bashing away at her thesis, her excitement undimmed.
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Continuous Practice

Emphasizes the importance of continuous practice, especially when learning a new skill.

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Despite his fingers hurting, he bashed away at the guitar strings daily.
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