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rock on

idiom
Meaning

To party to music, especially rock, or to continue to perform any such music; to maintain a lifestyle in keeping with, or inspired by, youth rock culture.


Examples
SIMPLE

The band started to play and we all just rock on.

CONTEXTUAL

The concert was incredible, so we stayed until the very end to rock on with the crowd.

COMPLEX

Even as the years pass and their hair turns gray, they refuse to grow up and continue to rock on at every local festival.

Anchors to
Related idioms7entries
  1. 01

    hit rock bottom

    To reach the lowest possible state in one's life.

  2. 02

    piffy on a rock bun

    A person ignored or sidelined from an activity

  3. 03

    rock bottom

    The very lowest possible level.

  4. 04

    rock hound

    A person who collects rocks and minerals from the natural environment as a hobby.

  5. 05

    rock out with one's cock out

    To enjoy oneself immensely, to party.

  6. 06

    rock the boat

    To disturb the status quo or go against rules or conventions, as in an effort to get attention.

  7. 07

    split on a rock

    To completely fail in one's attempt

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