chug away

== English == === Verb === chug away (third-person singular simple present chugs away, present participle chugging away, simple past and past participle chugged away) (of a vehicle) To move away at a slow, steady pace, especially if making chugging noises. (of a mechanical device) To operate continuously, especially if making a low mechanical noise. (by extension) To work at something in a steady, dogged manner. To drink down steadily in large gulps.