press ahead

press ahead

To proceed or continue with some action, task, or activity, especially with determination or in the face of adversity. Often followed by "with." The start of my presentation did not go as I had hoped, but I had to just press ahead and keep talking. We need to press ahead and get back to camp before sunset. We decided to press ahead with the project despite our manager's departure.
See also: ahead, press
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • push ahead
  • push ahead (with something)
  • a stout heart
  • a lot of pluck
  • hold (one's) nerve
  • turn up trumps
  • trump
  • come up trumps
  • come/turn up trumps
  • screw (one's) courage to the sticking place
References in periodicals archive
The triple appointment comes after a period of sustained growth at Press Ahead, which has enjoyed a series of recent contract wins.
CREATIVE AGENCY SET TO PRESS AHEAD FOLLOWING TRIPLE APPOINTMENT
Despite the defeat, those behind the effort say the response to their first membership drive has convinced them to press ahead with efforts to unionize ministers across Canada.
Union drive misses deadline
Jack said: "I really enjoyed working at Press Ahead and getting to see how the creative team operates.
Jack's got designs on success after win
Managing director Kieron Goldsborough said: "I'm delighted to welcome Sally, Emma and Richard to Press Ahead at what is a very exciting time for the business.
PR firm presses ahead with new starts
The current senior team at Press Ahead, led by creative director Kieron Goldsborough, is currently finalising a management buyout that will ensure continuity for staff, customers and suppliers.
Chronicle publisher has new boss
Summary: Brussels: The European Union will press ahead with duties on billions of euros of ...
EU to impose solar duties despite opposition
Rail Minister Simon Burns said: "The judge has categorically given the green light for the Government to press ahead without delay in building a highspeed railway from London to Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds."
'UNLAWFUL' - BUT HS2 WILL STILL GO AHEAD; Court criticises consultation process but backs rail scheme
Summary: Cameron is expected to urge Israel's Prime Minister to press ahead with efforts to find a resolution to conflict in the Middle East.
Cameron: We must find Middle East resolution
LDP TODAY'S revelation that Peel Ports Mersey has decided to press ahead with its plans for a massive new pounds 200m-plus river berth is exactly the kind of positive news we needed to hear at this time of savage public sector cutbacks.
A much-needed boost for city; LIVERPOOL DAILY POST An independent newspaper Established in 1855
And she said she was "minded" to press ahead with the plan.
Cunningham lost her way; RecordView
With new investment of $47 million, the company will press ahead with the development of its TH!NK City model.
Business news is good for TH!NK
We intend to press ahead with development of the mine without delay."
Anglesey Mining gets ready to dig for ore
He noted that Parliament had asked the EU executive, in a resolution adopted in February 2007, to press ahead with drawing up the statute.
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If the consortium does not press ahead with their bid then owner Maraini Phillips has pledged to run the team again at Elite League level.
Devils buy-out D-day
However, he praised the foresight of those involved in building for the future, explaining, "If you go back and look at some of the great projects in the city, many were started when the city had economic difficulties, but our ancestors had the foresight to press ahead."
$325m Lincoln Center renovation designs unveiled