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plough one's way

idiom
Meaning

To make one's way.


Examples
SIMPLE

He ploughs his way through the heavy snow.

CONTEXTUAL

She had to plough her way through a massive pile of paperwork before she could finally leave the office.

COMPLEX

The weary traveler continued to plough his way through the dense, overgrown forest, determined to reach the village before the sun disappeared behind the mountains.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a little of something goes a long way

    Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

  2. 02

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  3. 03

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  4. 04

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  5. 05

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  6. 06

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  8. 08

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

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