forge ahead
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle ahead
Meanings
Make steady determined progress
Why “ahead”? Moving ahead means advancing along the path before others or despite resistance.
“They forged ahead with the plan.”
“The team forged ahead after two failed tests.”
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get ahead
Same ahead pattern: progress
Make progress in life or career; Do something in advance; Become more successful or advanced than someone else
plough ahead
Same ahead pattern: progress
Continue doing something with determination despite difficulty
press ahead
Same ahead pattern: progress
Continue with something despite difficulties
push ahead
Same ahead pattern: progress
Continue with a plan despite difficulties
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