1. to use the keys of a computer or piano.

We found this old piano and started banging away.

2. to emphasize something.

This book bangs away at the seriousness of the situation.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of bang away (= to make a loud noise by repeatedly hitting something)

• When the cat's away .
• When the cat's away the mice will play.
• when the chips are down
• when the dust settles
• when the going gets rough
• when the going gets tough
• when the spirit moves
• when the spirit moves you
• when was a mere twinkle in father's eye
• when was a mere twinkle in their father's eye
• when was a twinkle in father's eye
• when was a twinkle in their father's eye
• when your ship comes in
• where is coming from
• where someone is coming from
• Where's the beef?
• Where there's a will there's a way!
• Where there's muck, there's brass.
• where there's smoke, there's fire
• whet appetite
• whether by accident or design
• whether or not
• whet someone's appetite
• which way the wind is blowing
• while away