Carry on somehow Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkæɹi/, /ˈkɛɹi/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈsəmˌhaʊ

KAIR-ee ON SUM-how

UK

kˈæɹi/ /ˈɒn/ /sˈʌmhaʊ

KARR-ee ON SUM-how

Definition

To continue with life or an activity in spite of difficulties, even if you don't know exactly how you'll manage.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is informal and used to express resilience when things are tough. It often implies uncertainty but determination to not give up. Common in spoken English when someone faces problems but must keep going. Often used with 'I'll have to carry on somehow' or 'We just carry on somehow.'

• Spanish: seguir adelante de alguna manera - continuar de alguna forma
• Portuguese (BR): seguir em frente de alguma forma - continuar de algum jeito
• Portuguese (PT): continuar de alguma forma - seguir em frente de alguma maneira
• Chinese (Simplified): 勉强坚持下去 - 无论如何继续
• Chinese (Traditional): 勉強撐下去 - 無論如何繼續
• Hindi: किसी तरह आगे बढ़ना - किसी तरह जारी रखना
• Arabic: المُضي قدمًا بطريقة ما - الاستمرار بأي وسيلة
• Bengali: কোনোভাবে চালিয়ে যাওয়া - কোনোভাবে টিকে থাকা
• Russian: как-то продолжать - как-то справляться
• Japanese: どうにか続ける - なんとかやり抜く
• Vietnamese: bằng cách nào đó tiếp tục - cố gắng cầm cự
• Korean: 어떻게든 버티다 - 어떻게든 계속하다
• Turkish: bir şekilde devam etmek - bir şekilde sürdürmek
• Urdu: کسی نہ کسی طرح چلتے رہنا - کسی نہ کسی طرح گزارا کرنا
• Indonesian: tetap melanjutkan dengan cara apa pun - bertahan entah bagaimana

Example Sentences

After losing his job, he tried to carry on somehow.

basic

We don't know what will happen, but we must carry on somehow.

basic

Even after the accident, she found the strength to carry on somehow.

basic

"Things are tough, but I guess we'll just have to carry on somehow."

natural

When everything changed, they managed to carry on somehow for the sake of their kids.

natural

I don't have all the answers, but I'm trying to carry on somehow and stay positive.

natural