continues on one's merry way
Proceeds without concern
To continue on one's merry way is to proceed undisturbed, often despite circumstances that might warrant stopping or changing course.
The phrase carries a hint of obliviousness or unconcern: The driver honked, but the pedestrian just continued on her merry way.
Sometimes ironic, suggesting someone is blithely ignoring what others think they shouldn't.
- proceedMove forward, continue
- carry onContinue doing something
- go about one's businessContinue normal activities
- mind one's own businessRefrain from prying
- march to the beat of one's own drumAct independently of others
keep going · keep on keeping on · carefree · advance · persist · insouciant · blithe · take it easy · shrug off · forge ahead · live and let live · nonchalant · cheerful · make one's way · go with the flow · move forward · lighthearted · press on
continues on one's merry waygrinds to a halt
halts · stops dead · turns back · ceases · pauses
continues on one's merry wayfaces the music
Accepts deserved consequences
rolls up one's sleeves · steps up · digs in · answers the call
continue, continues, continued, continuing, continuation, continuity, continuous, continuously, discontinue