hack away
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To make progress on a difficult problem; to continue trying.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
làm việc chăm chỉ để giải quyết một vấn đề khó khăn
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hack, away.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hack away” mean?
To make progress on a difficult problem; to continue trying.
Is “hack away” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.