bang away


Strike repeatedly, as in Mary is always banging away on the piano, or The doorbell must be broken; see who is banging away at the door. [First half of 1800s] Also see bang out.

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How to use bang away in a sentence

  • One of you keep watch on the door, and if they start to open just bang away in the air to tell that we mean business.