forge ahead
Push through regardless
Forge ahead means to move forward with determination, especially despite obstacles or difficulties.
The phrase suggests steady, resolute progress rather than hesitation or retreat.
Despite the setbacks, the team decided to forge ahead with the project.
It often implies pushing through challenges that might cause others to stop or reconsider.
The expression draws on the image of a blacksmith's forge, where heat and effort transform raw material into something useful.
Continue despite hardship
- push throughContinue despite resistance
- carry onContinue doing something
- soldier onContinue despite difficulty
- plow onContinue with determination
trudge on · keep going · stay the course · stick with it · power through · fight on · march on · plug away
Early explorer or settler
- trailblazeCreate a new path
- exploreTravel to discover
- navigateGuide through terrain
- embarkBoard for travel
blaze a trail · break new ground · lead the way · strike out · boldly go · take the plunge · risk · dare
Sudden important advance
- headwayForward progress achieved
- advanceMove or progress forward
- stridesExtended, confident steps
- gainsIncreases in value
milestones · achievement · development · improvement · forward motion · inroads · leaps · bounds
Firmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
fortitude · perseverance · commitment · conviction · endurance · resilience · backbone · courage
Force initiating action
- thrustForceful forward motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
- surgeSudden powerful increase
driving force · push · unstoppable · full steam · headway · gaining ground · snowballing · ramping up
press on
Continue despite hardship
- push throughContinue despite resistance
- carry onContinue doing something
- soldier onContinue despite difficulty
plow on · trudge on · keep going · stay the course · stick with it · power through · fight on · march on · plug away · grind on
pioneer
Early explorer or settler
- trailblazeCreate a new path
- exploreTravel to discover
- navigateGuide through terrain
embark · blaze a trail · break new ground · lead the way · strike out · boldly go · take the plunge · risk · dare · intrepid
breakthrough
Sudden important advance
gains · milestones · achievement · development · improvement · forward motion · inroads · leaps · bounds · advancement
resolve
Firmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
willpower · fortitude · perseverance · commitment · conviction · endurance · resilience · backbone · courage · boldness
impetus
Force initiating action
- thrustForceful forward motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
surge · driving force · push · unstoppable · full steam · headway · gaining ground · snowballing · ramping up · charging
- perseverancepersist, never give up, tenacity, hang in there, endurance
- advanceadvance, move forward, press forward, push forward, proceed
- leadership verbslead, command, direct, manage, supervise
- motion idiomsin motion, on the move, on the go, move forward, move along
- motivational phrasesdream big, try harder, no excuses, overcome, improve
- progress wordsadvance, progress, improve, grow, develop
forge aheadstagnate
Cease to develop
stand still · stall · fall behind · grind to a halt · languish
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