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push on

idiom
Meaning

To persist, persevere.


Examples
SIMPLE

We are tired, but we must push on.

CONTEXTUAL

The hike was difficult, but the group decided to push on until they reached the summit.

COMPLEX

Despite the mounting obstacles and the exhaustion of his team, the captain chose to push on, convinced that their goal remained within reach.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    push against an open door

    To do something pointless or unnecessary; to try doing something already done.

  2. 02

    push in

    To jump the queue, especially in a forceful manner.

  3. 03

    push it

    To make an extraordinary or risky effort; to behave in a way which tests the limits; to take chances; to expect too much.

  4. 04

    push one's luck

    To take an excessive risk or to attempt some task unlikely to succeed, especially after having already been unexpectedly lucky.

  5. 05

    push one's way

    to make one's way by pushing.

  6. 06

    push the boat out

    To do something, especially spend money, more extravagantly than usual, particularly for a celebration.

  7. 07

    push the envelope

    To go beyond established limits; to pioneer.

  8. 08

    push up daisies

    To be dead.

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