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PEG AWAY

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Peg Away.

Peg Away - as a verb

Work doggedly or persistently

Example: "She keeps plugging away at her dissertation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep one's nose to the grindstonekeep one's shoulder to the wheelplug awayslog5

Example Sentences

"Despite the challenges, she continued to peg away at her studies."
"He decided to peg away at the task until he finished it."
"They would often peg away at the crossword puzzle together."
"She wasn't naturally talented at playing the guitar but decided to peg away at it anyway."
"She continued to peg away at her studies despite the distractions."
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