English Expression · Intermediate
fill away
Let the wind fill the sails of a sailing ship and start sailing
Pronunciation: say fill away
Meaning
Let the wind fill the sails of a sailing ship and start sailing.
Example
It was just dinner-time when we filled away; and the steward, taking a few bunches of onions for the cabin, gave the rest to us, with a bottle of vinegar.
It was just dinner-time when we filled away; and the steward, taking a few bunches of onions for the cabin, gave the rest to us, with a bottle of vinegar.
Practice tips
- Practice fill away out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.