Plug along In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "plug along", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-11-17 04:11

Meaning of Plug along

Synonyms:

puff along

Plug along spoken language phrase

To keep trying to improve or develop steadily despite facing adversities, challenges, problems, etc.

 

 

Don't quit! Just plug along. I believe you will pull it off eventually.

When I started out my musical career, I ignored all negative things people told me and plugged along.

(Used in the progressive tense to respond to "How are you?") Said when you mean that you're performing just well enough not to fail.
 

A: Hi, Mary. How are you doing? B: I'm just plugging along. And you?

A: What's up? B: Just plugging along. Nothing too special happened to me.

Grammar and Usage of Plug along

Verb Forms

  • plugged along
  • plugging along

The verb "plug" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Plug along

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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