Plug away
phrasal verb
To continue doing something in a determined way, even if it is difficult.
She plugged away at her homework until late into the night.
Often appears as...
- plug away at work
- plug away at a problem
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To continue doing something in a determined way, even if it is difficult.
She plugged away at her homework until late into the night.
Often appears as...
- plug away at work
- plug away at a problem
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Non-Stop Effort
Use when describing continuous, hard work despite challenges or slow progress.
Even with the deadline approaching, she kept plugging away at the report.
Pro Tip 2/3No Immediate Success
Implies effort without quick results, often requiring patience and time.
Although the results weren't showing, he plugged away at his diet and exercise regimen.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Usage
Understand it's a metaphorical expression, not related to actual plugs or electricity.
She didn't understand the math concept right away, but she plugged away at it and finally got it.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-Stop Effort
Use when describing continuous, hard work despite challenges or slow progress.
Even with the deadline approaching, she kept plugging away at the report.
Pro Tip 2/3No Immediate Success
Implies effort without quick results, often requiring patience and time.
Although the results weren't showing, he plugged away at his diet and exercise regimen.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Usage
Understand it's a metaphorical expression, not related to actual plugs or electricity.
She didn't understand the math concept right away, but she plugged away at it and finally got it.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-Stop Effort
Use when describing continuous, hard work despite challenges or slow progress.
Even with the deadline approaching, she kept plugging away at the report.
Pro Tip 2/3No Immediate Success
Implies effort without quick results, often requiring patience and time.
Although the results weren't showing, he plugged away at his diet and exercise regimen.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Usage
Understand it's a metaphorical expression, not related to actual plugs or electricity.
She didn't understand the math concept right away, but she plugged away at it and finally got it.
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