To continue to the end; until it runs out. The word course, the ground on which a race is run, was used figuratively for the continuous process of time, events, or an action from the sixteenth century on. “The yeare hath runne his course,” wrote Abraham Fleming (A Panoplie of Epistles, 1576).
Related and Similar Terms, Proverbs, Expressions, and Idioms 📚
- Stay the course: To remain steadfast and continue in the face of challenges.
- Keep on truckin’: (1970s slang) Encouraging continuation despite difficulties.
- Hold one’s ground: Maintain one’s position despite opposition.
- Perseverance pays off: Persisting in a task usually yields positive results eventually.
- Steadfastness: The quality of being resolutely firm and unwavering.
- Ride it out: To endure a difficult situation without changing your plans.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms:
- Persist
- Endure
- Persevere
- Resolve
- Ensure completion
Antonyms:
- Quit
- Abandon
- Relent
- Surrender
- Give up
Quotes with a Dash of Humor and Wit 🎭
- “Just because it looks like a dead end doesn’t mean it’s not an open door with a mean case of agoraphobia.” — N.E. Verending
- “Why follow through when you can trip elegantly and blame the uneven ground?” — Unsteady Stevie
Proverbs and Literature References 📖
- Proverb: “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” — Good things take time and perseverance.
- Book Recommendation: “The Old Man and The Sea” by Ernest Hemingway — A tale of endurance and determination.
- Movie Recommendation: “Forrest Gump” — Famed for its portrayal of one man’s persistent journey through life.
- Poetry Suggestion: “If—” by Rudyard Kipling — A poem about maintaining integrity and perseverance in the face of challenges.
- Song Recommendation: “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor — An anthem of enduring to the end.
Fun and Thought-Provoking Quizzes 🌟
### Which of these means to keep going despite difficulties?
- [x] Stay the course
- [ ] Hide and seek
- [ ] Jump the wagon
- [ ] Bark up the wrong tree
> **Explanation:** "Stay the course" means to continue with a process or activity until it is finished, especially when it is difficult.
### What does "Keep on truckin'" imply?
- [ ] Park the truck
- [ ] Hit the brakes
- [x] Continue moving forward
- [ ] Honk the horn
> **Explanation:** "Keep on truckin'" is a slang phrase from the 1970s that means to continue doing what one is doing even if it is difficult.
### True or False: "Ride it out" means to quit a difficult task.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** "Ride it out" means to endure or deal with a difficult or undesirable situation until it can be resolved or improved.
### Which expression means maintaining your position?
- [ ] Let it go
- [x] Hold one's ground
- [ ] Fly by the seat of your pants
- [ ] Throw in the towel
> **Explanation:** "Hold one's ground" means to maintain one's position and not give it up, even when being opposed.
Thank you for diving deep into the world of clichés and idioms with me. Remember, whether you’re running a marathon or just trying to make it through Monday morning, “take each day one step at a time.” After all, life’s a marathon, not a sprint! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Stay inspired and keep on track, N. E. Verending
