plug away
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Meaning · English
To persist or continue, as with an effort.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He kept plugging away at the work until it was done.
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).
Common questions
What does “plug away” mean?
To persist or continue, as with an effort.
Is “plug away” formal or informal?
plug away is generally informal.