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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