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[fortis70]

make weaker golf shot with a manner on a tee

i think it could be "nail away at" but i have never heard that expression and i cannot find it after several attempts with google, can some kind soul enlighten me please, thanks in advance

 

[Neveracrossword]

Chip Away At would work? Chip is a golf stroke.

[Lie-in King]

Chip away at - 'chip (golf shot) a way (a manner) a t(ee)'

[fortis70]

thank you very much indeed lie in king and nevercrossword

i had fine painting for one across which threw me off completely, i now see that it must be face painting which is rather unusual but it does work at a pinch. thank you very much again and. kind regards