Plod along

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verb

To continue doing something slowly and with effort, especially when it is boring or difficult.

He was plodding along, trying to finish his homework.
Visual representation of "plod along" - To continue doing something slowly and with effort, especially when it is boring or difficult.

Often appears as...

  • plod along on something
  • plod along with work
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Persistence Implied

Implies ongoing effort in a challenging or weary task.

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She continued to plod along with her project despite the setbacks.
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Slow Progress

Suggests slow but steady advancement.

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He plodded along on his thesis, one page at a time.
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No Quick Finish

Signals that a task will take longer than desired.

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We're just plodding along with the renovations at this point.
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