Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
toil away
phrasal verb
/tɔɪl əˈweɪ/
Definition
To work hard over a prolonged period of time, often with physical effort or mental strain.
Examples
- After years of toiling away at the same job, she finally received a promotion.
- He toiled away in the fields from sunrise to sunset.
- They had been toiling away on the project for weeks before it was finally completed.
Meaning
To engage in laborious tasks that require persistence and dedication, often with little immediate reward or recognition.
Synonyms
- labor
- strive
- work hard
- grind
- slog
