pushing on
Keeping at it
Pushing on means continuing forward despite obstacles, fatigue, or discouragement.
It emphasizes persistence and determination in the face of difficulty: We were exhausted but kept pushing on toward base camp.
The phrase suggests movement—physical or metaphorical—that requires effort to maintain.
Someone pushing on refuses to quit or rest when circumstances might justify stopping.
Maintaining effort despite difficulty
- continuingGoing on without stopping
- carrying onMaintaining activity despite obstacles
- keeping goingMaintaining forward progress
- soldiering onContinuing despite difficulty
plugging away · forging ahead · enduring · lasting · hanging in there · sticking with it · moving forward · proceeding
Firmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
doggedness · steadfastness · backbone · drive · commitment · resilience · stamina · persistence
persevering
Maintaining effort despite difficulty
- continuingGoing on without stopping
- carrying onMaintaining activity despite obstacles
- keeping goingMaintaining forward progress
soldiering on · plugging away · forging ahead · enduring · lasting · hanging in there · sticking with it · moving forward · proceeding · advancing
resolve
Firmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
fortitude · doggedness · steadfastness · backbone · drive · commitment · resilience · stamina · persistence · mettle
striving
Earnest sustained endeavor
- exertionVigorous physical effort
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
labor · endeavor · strain · hard work · application · diligence · sweat · grind · slog · hustle
pushing ongiving up
Choosing to stop trying
quitting · surrendering · abandoning · throwing in the towel · capitulating
pushing onstopping
Ceasing to continue
halting · ceasing · pausing · stalling · grinding to a halt
pushing onretreating
Moving back from advance
pulling back · falling back · turning back · withdrawing · backing off
push, pushing, pushed, pushes, pusher, pushers, pushy, pushiness