slog away
B2 informal intransitive
In simple words
To keep working very hard at something for a long time, even when it is tiring or difficult
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To work hard and persistently at a difficult or tiring task over a sustained period
"She slogged away at her dissertation for three months before finally finishing."
Usage notes
Informal British and Australian English. The noun 'a slog' (meaning hard, exhausting work) is related. Often followed by 'at something'. Emphasizes effort and endurance.
Commonly used with
at it for hours all day tirelessly project revision
Forms
Base
slog away
I/you/we/they
3rd person
slogs away
he/she/it
Past simple
sloged away
yesterday
Past participle
sloged away
have + pp
-ing form
sloging away
continuous
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