Plod on
verb
To continue doing something slowly and with effort or difficulty.
Despite the difficulties, she had to plod on with her work.
Often appears as...
- plod on with something
- plod on through
verb
To move or travel slowly but steadily, typically with heavy steps or effort.
The old man plodded on, barely noticing the rain.
Often appears as...
- plod on through
- plod on ahead
verb
To continue doing something slowly and with effort or difficulty.
Despite the difficulties, she had to plod on with her work.
Often appears as...
- plod on with something
- plod on through
verb
To move or travel slowly but steadily, typically with heavy steps or effort.
The old man plodded on, barely noticing the rain.
Often appears as...
- plod on through
- plod on ahead
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe persistence in challenging or boring tasks.
With the deadline approaching, we must plod on with the project.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Tone
Can convey a sense of weariness or determination amid difficulty.
Even after failing twice, she plodded on with her driving test preparations.
Pro Tip 3/3Extended Activities
Use when referring to prolonged activities requiring sustained effort.
He started to question his career but decided to plod on until retirement.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe persistence in challenging or boring tasks.
With the deadline approaching, we must plod on with the project.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Tone
Can convey a sense of weariness or determination amid difficulty.
Even after failing twice, she plodded on with her driving test preparations.
Pro Tip 3/3Extended Activities
Use when referring to prolonged activities requiring sustained effort.
He started to question his career but decided to plod on until retirement.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe persistence in challenging or boring tasks.
With the deadline approaching, we must plod on with the project.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Tone
Can convey a sense of weariness or determination amid difficulty.
Even after failing twice, she plodded on with her driving test preparations.
Pro Tip 3/3Extended Activities
Use when referring to prolonged activities requiring sustained effort.
He started to question his career but decided to plod on until retirement.
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