Plugged along In english explanation

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

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2019-10-01 12:10

Meaning of Plugged along (redirected from 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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a drowning man will clutch at a straw
Someone who is experiencing a difficult situation will take any available opportunity to overcome the situation, even if those ways are not helpful
Example: Even when there was no positive sign showing that he could pass the test, he tried his best because a drowning man will clutch at a straw.
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