bang away
Work without stopping
Bang away means to work at something persistently and energetically, often with noise or effort: She banged away at the keyboard for hours.
It can describe repeated gunfire or drumming.
The phrase suggests sustained, sometimes monotonous activity—keeping at it without much finesse: He's been banging away at that novel for years.
Combustion with flames
- blastSudden forceful burst
- barrageSustained, overwhelming attack
- volleySimultaneous firing burst
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
rapid-fire · fusillade · salvo · gunfire · ammunition · trigger · automatic · semiautomatic
Crush into particles
- slogLaborious persistent effort
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- persevereContinue despite obstacles
- striveMake sustained effort
keep at it · persistence · tenacity · effort · dedication · drudgery · determination · diligence
Array of input keys
- keysLock-operating instruments
- clatterLoud rattling noise
- tapValve controlling liquid flow
- hunt and peckVisual, one-key-at-a-time typing
typewriter · clickety-clack · desktop · laptop · pecking · keystrokes · typist · hammering
fire
Combustion with flames
spray · rapid-fire · fusillade · salvo · gunfire · ammunition · trigger · automatic · semiautomatic · rifle
grind
Crush into particles
strive · keep at it · persistence · tenacity · effort · dedication · drudgery · determination · diligence · endurance
keyboard
Array of input keys
hunt and peck · typewriter · clickety-clack · desktop · laptop · pecking · keystrokes · typist · hammering · rhythmic
bang awaytread lightly
Act with delicacy
handle with care · go easy · tiptoe · caress · stroke