fight on

Don't give up

Fight on is an exhortation to continue struggling despite difficulty or discouragement.

It urges persistence in the face of adversity: The coach told the exhausted team to fight on.

The phrase often appears as a rallying cry in sports, military contexts, and motivational speech.

Fight on is also the motto and cheer of USC athletics.

Related

struggle · dig deep · resist · battle · hold the line · rally · soldier · soldier on · grit · determination · never give up · defiance · courage · tenacity · resilience · stay strong · unyielding · stand

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Opposites
persistence vs. surrender

fight onsurrender

Cease resistance, yield

give up · capitulate · quit · yield · submit

advance vs. retreat

fight onretreat

Sanctuary or withdrawal

fall back · withdraw · flee · pull back · beat a retreat

resolve vs. despair

fight onlose heart

Become discouraged or demoralized

break down · resign oneself · let go · crumble

Family

fight, fights, fighting, fought, fighter, fighters, firefight, dogfight, fistfight

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G