Struggle along
phrasal verb
To continue doing something even though it is difficult or not progressing well.
Despite the loss of their key player, the team struggled along and managed to win the game.
Often appears as...
- struggle along with
- struggle along without
phrasal verb
To live or manage to live in spite of difficulties or lack of resources.
After losing his job, he struggled along on a tight budget until he found another one.
Often appears as...
- struggle along on
- struggle along without
phrasal verb
To continue doing something even though it is difficult or not progressing well.
Despite the loss of their key player, the team struggled along and managed to win the game.
Often appears as...
- struggle along with
- struggle along without
phrasal verb
To live or manage to live in spite of difficulties or lack of resources.
After losing his job, he struggled along on a tight budget until he found another one.
Often appears as...
- struggle along on
- struggle along without
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Keep Pushing
Struggle along implies determination to persist despite hardships.
She struggled along with her studies, even when they got tough.
Pro Tip 2/3Slow Progress
Indicates progress is being made but more slowly or with more effort than desired.
They're struggling along with the project, but it's still moving forward.
Pro Tip 3/3Optimistic Undertone
Often used to express a sense of hope despite difficulties.
The business is struggling along, but we're hopeful for a good year.
Pro Tip 1/3Keep Pushing
Struggle along implies determination to persist despite hardships.
She struggled along with her studies, even when they got tough.
Pro Tip 2/3Slow Progress
Indicates progress is being made but more slowly or with more effort than desired.
They're struggling along with the project, but it's still moving forward.
Pro Tip 3/3Optimistic Undertone
Often used to express a sense of hope despite difficulties.
The business is struggling along, but we're hopeful for a good year.
Pro Tip 1/3Keep Pushing
Struggle along implies determination to persist despite hardships.
She struggled along with her studies, even when they got tough.
Pro Tip 2/3Slow Progress
Indicates progress is being made but more slowly or with more effort than desired.
They're struggling along with the project, but it's still moving forward.
Pro Tip 3/3Optimistic Undertone
Often used to express a sense of hope despite difficulties.
The business is struggling along, but we're hopeful for a good year.
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