English · Phrasal verb Attested

paste away at

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To beat (someone) over a long time; to continue struggling with a task.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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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).

Common questions

What does “paste away at” mean?

To beat (someone) over a long time; to continue struggling with a task.

Is “paste away at” formal or informal?

paste away at is generally slang.

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