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Definition

To persist, to continue to advance.

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In Context

  • "British Railways are, however, pressing on with the introduction of standard equipment, and in this, the fourth year of unified working, standard locomotives and rolling stock will be coming into service in considerable numbers."
  • "And now she has the real dilemma: press on to King’s Landing, where I have no doubt she could get as close to killing Cersei as anyone else, or double back to Winterfell to reunite with her family."
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Also Said As

  • press ahead
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Related Idioms

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keep it moving

To continue or advance notwithstanding any issue or obstacle.

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stick to

To persist; to continue (to use, do, etc.)

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keep on truckin'

To continue or persist, regardless of circumstances or setbacks; to ke…

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keep on

To persist or continue.

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stay the course

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

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beat a dead horse

To persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.
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