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Hammer away at

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Persistence Theme

Use ‘hammer away at’ to express determination and persistence, especially with challenging tasks.

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He hammered away at the project for weeks.
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Positive Effort

It conveys a positive connotation of effort and commitment, even when the task is difficult.

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You have to hammer away at your dreams to make them come true.
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Not Instant

The phrase implies that success or completion isn't immediate and takes continued effort.

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She hammered away at her thesis over several months.
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