paste away at
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To beat (someone) over a long time; to continue struggling with a task.
Register: slang
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.