Drive on Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To continue driving a vehicle without stopping. This expression can also mean to keep moving forward or to persist with something.
Usage & Nuances
'Drive on' is informal and often used when encouraging someone not to stop or give up. In literal terms, often used when talking about driving past something or not stopping. Figuratively, it means to persist with an effort or activity. Common in British English.
Example Sentences
It's late, so let's drive on until we find a hotel.
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He told us to drive on and not look back.
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After the red light, you can drive on.
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We didn't stop at the gas station—we just drove on.
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There's nothing left for us here, so let's just drive on and see where the road takes us.
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When the weather turned bad, we decided to drive on despite the rain.
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