muddle on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of muddle along.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
When the season gets a bit better I shall borrow a shilling of one friend and a shilling of another, and then muddle on with as much stock-money as I can scrape together.
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 “muddle on” mean?
Synonym of muddle along.
Is “muddle on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.