Значение идиомы whale away

[whale away] {v.}, {informal} 1. To beat or hit hard; strike againand again. — Often used with «at».

The boxer is whaling away at hisopponent with both fists.

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

Mary hasbeen whaling away on the typewriter for an hour.

— Often used with»at».

During the election the Mayor whaled away at the other partyin his speeches.



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Значение идиомы whale away