plow ahead
Continue despite obstacles
To plow ahead is to continue forward with determination despite obstacles or resistance, like a plow pushing through earth.
It suggests steady, forceful progress without pausing to reconsider: She decided to plow ahead with the project despite the budget cuts.
The phrase often implies ignoring warnings or complications: He plowed ahead with his speech even as the audience grew restless.
- persevereContinue despite obstacles
- move forwardTravel in intended direction
- proceedMove forward, continue
- progressMovement toward improvement
- march onContinue advancing steadily
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