Soldier on Meaning in English
expression
ˈsoʊɫdʒɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SOHL-jer AAN
sˈəʊldʒɐ/ /ˈɒn
SOHL-juh ON
Definition
To continue doing something difficult or trying, even when it is hard or you feel like giving up.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in British and Australian English; implies determination in tough situations. Often heard in contexts of illness, stress, or hardship. Not literal about being a soldier—it's metaphorical. Can be informal or neutral.
Spanish: seguir adelante - perseverarPortuguese (BR): continuar firme - persistirPortuguese (PT): continuar firme - persistirChinese (Simplified): 坚持下去 - 咬牙坚持Chinese (Traditional): 堅持下去 - 咬牙堅持Hindi: आगे बढ़ते रहना - डटे रहनाArabic: يواصل المثابرة - يصمدBengali: ধৈর্য ধরে চালিয়ে যাওয়া - লড়ে যাওয়াRussian: продолжать бороться - стойко держатьсяJapanese: 頑張り続ける - 踏ん張るVietnamese: tiếp tục cố gắng - kiên trì vượt quaKorean: 꿋꿋이 버티다 - 계속해 나가다Turkish: dayanmak - azimle devam etmekUrdu: ہمت نہیں ہارنا - ثابت قدم رہناIndonesian: tetap bertahan - terus berjuang
Example Sentences
Even when he was tired, he decided to soldier on with his studies.
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She soldiered on despite her illness.
basic
We have to soldier on until the work is finished.
basic
It's been a tough year, but we just have to soldier on.
natural
No matter what happens, I'll soldier on and do my best.
natural
She didn’t complain; she just soldiered on through all the stress at work.
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