What does work away mean?
Work away means (US, dated) a person who works his passage.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(US, dated) a person who works his passage.
Use work away when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Work away means (US, dated) a person who works his passage.
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