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plough ahead

B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words

To keep going forward with something even when it's hard or people disagree.

Literal meaning: For a plough to drive forward through soil.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic neutral

To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties, opposition, or slow progress.

"The government decided to plough ahead with the controversial building project."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Chiefly British English (spelled 'plow ahead' in American English). The image is of a plough forcing through heavy soil. Common in news and business contexts. Often used with 'with': 'plough ahead with the project.'

Commonly used with

plans project reforms despite regardless work

Forms

Base
plough ahead
I/you/we/they
3rd person
ploughs ahead
he/she/it
Past simple
ploughed ahead
yesterday
Past participle
ploughed ahead
have + pp
-ing form
ploughing ahead
continuous

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