bang away vs work to rule

bang away

verb
  • to work tirelessly 

  • to constantly and irritatingly talk (about) 

  • to strike or hit repeatedly 

work to rule

verb
  • To work slowly by strictly following all work rules, usually in a work-to-rule job action, as part of unionized labor protest. 

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