English · Phrasal verb Attested

peg away

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To keep working (at something).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tiếp tục làm việc

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Art's the only thing I care for, I'm willing to give my whole life to it. It's only a question of sticking to it and pegging away.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To depart hastily; peg it; scram.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Rời đi nhanh chóng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

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What does “peg away” mean?

To keep working (at something).

Is “peg away” formal or informal?

peg away is generally informal.

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