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plough on

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Explanation of "Plough On"

Definition: The phrase "plough on" means to continue doing something, especially in a determined or persistent way, even when it is difficult or challenging.

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "plough on" when you want to express that someone is continuing with a task or activity, despite obstacles or difficulties.
  • It is often used informally and can apply to various situations, like studying, working on a project, or facing challenges in life.
Examples:
  1. Simple Example: "Even though the weather was bad, we decided to plough on with our hike."
  2. In a Sentence: "She was tired, but she chose to plough on and finish her report before the deadline."
Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, "plough on" can be used to highlight resilience or determination. For example: - "Despite the setbacks, the team decided to plough on with the project, believing that their hard work would eventually pay off."

Word Variants:
  • Ploughing (noun): The act of continuing forward or working hard (e.g., "Her ploughing through the tasks impressed everyone.")
  • Plough (verb): To move through something with great effort (e.g., "He had to plough through a lot of paperwork.")
Different Meanings:
  • In British English, "plough" can refer to the farming tool used for turning soil. However, in the context we are discussing, it refers to the act of continuing with effort.
Synonyms:
  • Persevere: To continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty.
  • Push on: To keep going or continue despite challenges.
  • Forge ahead: To move forward with determination.
Related Idioms:
  • Keep your nose to the grindstone: To work hard and continue on a task.
  • Bite the bullet: To endure a painful or difficult situation that is unavoidable.
Phrasal Verbs:
  • Carry on: To continue an activity or task.
  • Soldier on: To keep going despite difficulties.
Verb
  1. continue moving forward

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