Plough on
verb
To continue doing something despite difficulties.
Despite the negative feedback from the critics, the artist decided to plough on with his painting.
Often appears as...
- plough on with
- plough on regardless
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To move or progress with constant heavy effort.
The ship ploughed on through the rough seas.
Often appears as...
- plough on through
- ship ploughed on
verb
To speak or explain something in a steady and tedious manner.
The lecturer ploughed on with his presentation, despite the obvious lack of interest from the audience.
Often appears as...
- lecturer ploughed on
- ploughed on with presentation
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To continue doing something despite difficulties.
Despite the negative feedback from the critics, the artist decided to plough on with his painting.
Often appears as...
- plough on with
- plough on regardless
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To move or progress with constant heavy effort.
The ship ploughed on through the rough seas.
Often appears as...
- plough on through
- ship ploughed on
verb
To speak or explain something in a steady and tedious manner.
The lecturer ploughed on with his presentation, despite the obvious lack of interest from the audience.
Often appears as...
- lecturer ploughed on
- ploughed on with presentation
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Steadfast Attitude
Conveys determination in face of trouble or opposition.
She ploughed on with her studies, even when it got challenging.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Easily Discouraged
Shows someone isn't deterred by setbacks or negative opinions.
He ploughed on with his plan, despite warnings from friends.
Pro Tip 3/3Against Odds
Used when continuing with something many think will fail.
The director decided to plough on with the project, against all odds.
Pro Tip 1/3Steadfast Attitude
Conveys determination in face of trouble or opposition.
She ploughed on with her studies, even when it got challenging.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Easily Discouraged
Shows someone isn't deterred by setbacks or negative opinions.
He ploughed on with his plan, despite warnings from friends.
Pro Tip 3/3Against Odds
Used when continuing with something many think will fail.
The director decided to plough on with the project, against all odds.
Pro Tip 1/3Steadfast Attitude
Conveys determination in face of trouble or opposition.
She ploughed on with her studies, even when it got challenging.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Easily Discouraged
Shows someone isn't deterred by setbacks or negative opinions.
He ploughed on with his plan, despite warnings from friends.
Pro Tip 3/3Against Odds
Used when continuing with something many think will fail.
The director decided to plough on with the project, against all odds.
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