How to Pronounce "plugging along"
expression
ˈpɫəɡɪŋ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
PLUH-ging uh-LAWNG
plˈʌɡɪŋ/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
pluh-GING uhl-ONG
Definition
To keep making steady but slow progress, especially when things are difficult or boring.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫəɡɪŋ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
British English
plˈʌɡɪŋ/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLUH-ging uh-LAWNG
UK
pluh-GING uhl-ONG
Listen in Context
I'm just plugging along with my homework.
He kept plugging along even when it was tough.
The team is still plugging along on the project.
It's not exciting, but I'm plugging along and getting things done.