Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slave away
Verb Phrase
/sleɪv əˈweɪ/
Definition
To work extremely hard or for long hours at a task or job, often without any reward or enjoyment.
Examples
- She had to slave away in the kitchen to prepare the huge dinner for the family.
- He slaved away at the office, putting in late hours but rarely receiving acknowledgment.
- They slaved away on the project, hoping their efforts would finally pay off.
Meaning
The phrase suggests a sense of being burdened by work, implying that the effort put into it is excessive and often unappreciated.
Synonyms
- Work hard
- Labor
- Toil
- Struggle
- Grind
