cock on
C1 informal intransitive
In simple words
To keep going; to continue doing something.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
informal
To continue doing something; to keep going despite difficulties.
"It's getting late, but we'd better cock on if we want to finish before dark."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Rare and regional, found in parts of northern England. In standard British English, 'carry on' or 'crack on' are preferred. ESL learners should use 'carry on' or 'press on' instead.
Commonly used with
work task journey regardless
Forms
Base
cock on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
cocks on
he/she/it
Past simple
cocked on
yesterday
Past participle
cocked on
have + pp
-ing form
cocking on
continuous
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