1 C1 idiomatic slang
(Vulgar, British) To persist or continue with courage and determination despite obstacles.
"It was freezing and we were exhausted, but we just balled on until we reached camp."
inseparable
balls on
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
(British, vulgar slang) To continue doing something with determination or persistence, often despite difficulties.
In plain English
To keep going even when things are hard or unpleasant.
What does "balls on" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Vulgar British slang. Emphasises boldness or stubborn persistence. Not appropriate in formal contexts. Rarely documented in standard dictionaries.
Words that pair with "balls on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
despite anyway regardless task job situation
How to conjugate "balls on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
balls on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
ballses on
he/she/it
Past simple
ballsed on
yesterday
Past participle
ballsed on
have + pp
-ing form
ballsing on
continuous
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