Chop at

verb

Cutting something with a heavy blow, often repeatedly.

He was chopping at the tree trunk with his axe.
Visual representation of "chop at" - Cutting something with a heavy blow, often repeatedly
verb

Trying hard to accomplish or overcome something.

I've been chopping at this problem for hours and still can't solve it.
Visual representation of "chop at" - Trying hard to accomplish or overcome something

Usage tips

Generally used to express frustration

verb

Cutting something with a heavy blow, often repeatedly.

He was chopping at the tree trunk with his axe.
Visual representation of "chop at" - Cutting something with a heavy blow, often repeatedly
verb

Trying hard to accomplish or overcome something.

I've been chopping at this problem for hours and still can't solve it.
Visual representation of "chop at" - Trying hard to accomplish or overcome something

Usage tips

Generally used to express frustration

Definition 1 of 2
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Physical Action

Represents actual, often forceful, physical cutting motions.

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She was chopping at the thick ice on the sidewalk.
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Persistence Needed

Used to suggest persistent effort is required to break through something.

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Keep chopping at that coconut shell to reach the inside.
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Not Precision

Implies a lack of precision or finesse, typically more brute force.

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He kept chopping at the vegetables, leaving uneven pieces.
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Physical Action

Represents actual, often forceful, physical cutting motions.

Illustration for Physical Action
She was chopping at the thick ice on the sidewalk.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Persistence Needed

Used to suggest persistent effort is required to break through something.

Illustration for Persistence Needed
Keep chopping at that coconut shell to reach the inside.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Precision

Implies a lack of precision or finesse, typically more brute force.

Illustration for Not Precision
He kept chopping at the vegetables, leaving uneven pieces.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Action

Represents actual, often forceful, physical cutting motions.

Illustration for Physical Action
She was chopping at the thick ice on the sidewalk.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Persistence Needed

Used to suggest persistent effort is required to break through something.

Illustration for Persistence Needed
Keep chopping at that coconut shell to reach the inside.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Precision

Implies a lack of precision or finesse, typically more brute force.

Illustration for Not Precision
He kept chopping at the vegetables, leaving uneven pieces.
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