bang out

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      to bang out (phrasal verb)

      1. (idiomatic) To do something quickly, in a slipshod, or unprofessional manner.
        I've got this paper due tomorrow, but I think I can bang it out in one night.
        The band were banging out a vaguely recognisable version of the Star Spangled Banner.

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      Last modified on 16 June 2013, at 23:28