push forward

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle forward

Meanings

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Continue trying despite difficulty

Why “forward”? The project keeps moving forward into the next stage.

They pushed forward with talks.
They continued trying with talks despite difficulty.
The rescue team pushed forward through the snow.
The rescue team continued trying despite the snow.

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push forwardpush ahead

Push forward means continue trying despite difficulty. Push ahead means continue with a plan despite difficulties.

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