CEFR B2

slave away

phrasal verb

Meaning

Work very hard for a long period, typically in difficult or unpleasant conditions.

Examples

He spent years slaving away at a low-paying job just to put his children through university.
The researchers have been slaving away in the laboratory for months trying to find a cure.

Synonyms: toil, grind, work hard, drudge

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slave away (B2)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /sleɪv əˈweɪ/

Definition

Work very hard for a long period, typically in difficult or unpleasant conditions.

Examples

He spent years slaving away at a low-paying job just to put his children through university.
The researchers have been slaving away in the laboratory for months trying to find a cure.

How to Use slave away

slave away at (phrasal verb): To work hard on a specific task or project. — "They are slaving away at the final designs for the new bridge."
slave away in (phrasal verb): To work hard within a specific environment or location. — "I don't want to slave away in an office for the rest of my life."

Synonyms of slave away

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