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stay the course

idiom
Meaning

To persist or continue, especially in the face of difficulties.


Examples
SIMPLE

It is hard, but you must stay the course.

CONTEXTUAL

Even when the project became difficult, the team decided to stay the course until they finished.

COMPLEX

Despite the mounting opposition from his critics, the leader resolved to stay the course and implement the reforms he had promised.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    crash course

    A quick, intense course of learning, especially one which is informal or hurried.

  2. 02

    due course

    Regular or appropriate passage or occurrence

  3. 03

    let nature take its course

    To permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.

  4. 04

    matter of course

    A natural or logical outcome; perforce.

  5. 05

    par for the course

    To be expected; normal; common.

  6. 06

    reverse course

    To stop and proceed in the opposite direction.

  7. 07

    stay away

    To avoid or not go anywhere near someone or something.

  8. 08

    stay behind

    To remain where one is, whilst others leave.

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