hit away
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To keep hitting or striking at something without stopping.
Literal meaning: To hit something in the direction of away (continuously striking).
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To continue striking or hitting something with repeated effort, especially in sport.
"The batsman hit away confidently, sending three balls to the boundary in a row."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To work persistently at a task with sustained effort (figurative).
"She hit away at the manuscript every evening until it was finally finished."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Often used in sports contexts (batting, boxing, golf) to describe continuous striking. Can also be used figuratively for working at something persistently. Less common than many phrasal verbs with 'hit'.
Commonly used with
ball keys problem drums opponent
Forms
Base
hit away
I/you/we/they
3rd person
hits away
he/she/it
Past simple
hit away
yesterday
Past participle
hit away
have + pp
-ing form
hitting away
continuous
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