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plow one's way

idiom
Meaning

Alternative spelling of plough one's way.


Examples
SIMPLE

He had to plow his way through the deep snow.

CONTEXTUAL

The crowd was so thick that we had to plow our way to the front of the stage.

COMPLEX

Despite the exhaustion clouding his mind, he continued to plow his way through the dense legal documents until he finally found the evidence he needed.

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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