The children were at it all afternoon, building a fort in the backyard.

The students were going at it with the math problems late into the night.

Despite the risks, they decided to kick at the can and launch the pilot project.

As soon as the funding was approved, the startup founders were off at the races.

If you're going on a long bike ride, bring a spare tube, a pump, and at the very least a small multitool.

At a stroke, the new regulation standardized licensing across all regions, saving time and money for businesses.

By combining the two suggestions at one stroke, the team solved the long-standing problem.

He asked for one more kick at the can before giving up on the idea.

I'm really busy at the minute, but I can call you back in an hour.

The persistent crow continued to peck at the fence until a plank loosened.