Peg away

verb

To persist, or to keep working hard at something.

Even though the math problems were difficult, she kept pegging away at them
Visual representation of "peg away" - To persist, or to keep working hard at something

Often appears as...

  • peg away at a task
  • peg away at studying

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To persist, or to keep working hard at something.

Even though the math problems were difficult, she kept pegging away at them
Visual representation of "peg away" - To persist, or to keep working hard at something

Often appears as...

  • peg away at a task
  • peg away at studying

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "peg away"
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Colloquial Use

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.

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She spent the weekend pegging away at her blog.
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Continuous Effort

Implies ongoing effort over time, not just a single burst of energy.

Illustration for Continuous Effort
He's been pegging away at his thesis for months now.
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Metaphorical Expression

Metaphorically refers to hammering pegs into something; symbolizes persistence.

Illustration for Metaphorical Expression
She keeps pegging away at her dream of becoming an actress.
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Colloquial Use

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
She spent the weekend pegging away at her blog.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Continuous Effort

Implies ongoing effort over time, not just a single burst of energy.

Illustration for Continuous Effort
He's been pegging away at his thesis for months now.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical Expression

Metaphorically refers to hammering pegs into something; symbolizes persistence.

Illustration for Metaphorical Expression
She keeps pegging away at her dream of becoming an actress.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Use

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
She spent the weekend pegging away at her blog.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Continuous Effort

Implies ongoing effort over time, not just a single burst of energy.

Illustration for Continuous Effort
He's been pegging away at his thesis for months now.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical Expression

Metaphorically refers to hammering pegs into something; symbolizes persistence.

Illustration for Metaphorical Expression
She keeps pegging away at her dream of becoming an actress.
Visual representation of the word "Peg away"

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