How to Pronounce "plough on"
expression
ˈpɫaʊ/, /ˈpɫoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PLAW-on, PLOH-on
plˈaʊ/ /ˈɒn
PLAW-on
Definition
To continue doing something even when it is difficult, boring, or you face obstacles. Often used to talk about not giving up.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫaʊ/, /ˈpɫoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
plˈaʊ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAW-on, PLOH-on
UK
PLAW-on
Listen in Context
Even when he was tired, he decided to plough on with his homework.
Sometimes you just have to plough on, even if things are boring.
She decided to plough on with the book, even though it was difficult to read.
Everyone else left the project, but I had to plough on and finish it alone.