Soldier on
verb
To continue doing something even though it is difficult or unpleasant.
Even though he was exhausted, he soldiered on and finished the race.

Often appears as...
- soldier on through
- soldier on despite
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To continue doing something even though it is difficult or unpleasant.
Even though he was exhausted, he soldiered on and finished the race.

Often appears as...
- soldier on through
- soldier on despite
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1

Negative Situations
Typically used when facing challenges or under tough circumstances.

Despite the bad weather, we need to soldier on and set up camp.
Emotional Strength
Conveys determination and mental strength in difficult times.

After the loss of her pet, she soldiered on through her studies.
No Quick Fix
Suggests there's no immediate solution and effort must continue.

There's no cure yet, but we must soldier on in the face of this epidemic.
Negative Situations
Typically used when facing challenges or under tough circumstances.

Despite the bad weather, we need to soldier on and set up camp.
Emotional Strength
Conveys determination and mental strength in difficult times.

After the loss of her pet, she soldiered on through her studies.
No Quick Fix
Suggests there's no immediate solution and effort must continue.

There's no cure yet, but we must soldier on in the face of this epidemic.
Negative Situations
Typically used when facing challenges or under tough circumstances.

Despite the bad weather, we need to soldier on and set up camp.
Emotional Strength
Conveys determination and mental strength in difficult times.

After the loss of her pet, she soldiered on through her studies.
No Quick Fix
Suggests there's no immediate solution and effort must continue.

There's no cure yet, but we must soldier on in the face of this epidemic.
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