WHALE AWAY

v. , informal 1. To beat or hit hard; strike again and again. Often used with "at". The boxer is whaling away at his opponent with both fists. 2. To attack severely or again and again; go on without stopping or with great force; pound away. Mary has been whaling away on the typewriter for an hour. Often used with "at". During the election the Mayor whaled away at the other party in his speeches.