forge ahead
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To move forward quickly, or to make good progress with (especially a plan).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
When stay-at-home orders kept Jeff and Janet Ralli from looking at a home in the neighborhood they had their eye on in Ocean County, New Jersey, they forged ahead online.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “forge ahead” mean?
To move forward quickly, or to make good progress with (especially a plan).
Is “forge ahead” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.