whale\ away

whale\ away
v informal
1. To beat or hit hard; strike again and again.
- Often used with "at".

The boxer is whaling away at his opponent with both fists.

2. To attack severely or again and again; go on without stopping or with great force; pound away.

Mary has been whaling away on the typewriter for an hour.

- Often used with "at".

During the election the Mayor whaled away at the other party in his speeches.


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