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bang away

idiom
Meaning

to strike or hit repeatedly


Examples
SIMPLE

He continues to bang away at the old keyboard.

CONTEXTUAL

The construction crew will bang away at the concrete wall until it finally breaks apart.

COMPLEX

Throughout the long night, the desperate prisoner continued to bang away at the iron bars in a futile attempt to escape.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    away game

    An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.

  2. 02

    away with the fairies

    Not all there; slightly crazy.

  3. 03

    bang a uey

    To make a U-turn while driving a vehicle.

  4. 04

    bang down the door

    To present oneself as a strong candidate for a role or achievement, explicitly or implicitly.

  5. 05

    bang for the buck

    Efficiency; cost-effectiveness; value.

  6. 06

    bang one's head against a brick wall

    To waste effort on a futile project.

  7. 07

    bang out

    To do (something) quickly, in a slipshod, or unprofessional manner, especially performing or composing music or a piece of writing.

  8. 08

    bang some heads together

    Attempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.

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