989 – Chisel Away At – Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

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Today’s phrasal verb is chisel away at.

A chisel is a tool used to shape wood, a little at a time. When you chisel away at a task, it means you work on it little by little over time.

Like my friend Alex has been chiseling away at writing his novel for the past year. He only writes a few pages a week, but it’s adding up.
And my neighbor has been chiseling away at renovating his house – one room at a time.
These days, I’m chiseling away at improving my Japanese. A little practice every day really makes a difference.

So how about you? What’s something you’ve been chiseling away at recently?

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FAQ
Question: What does chisel away at mean?
Answer: When you chisel away at a task, it means you work on it little by little over time.

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