English · Phrasal verb Attested

soldier on

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To continue or persist, despite adversity or difficulty.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tiếp tục hoặc cố gắng, dù khó khăn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

He soldiered on through the night, working hard and not sleeping.

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 “soldier on” mean?

To continue or persist, despite adversity or difficulty.

Is “soldier on” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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