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stay the course

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stay the course
to continue to do something that is difficult or takes a long time until it is finished. Giving up smoking won't be easy - you must be prepared to stay the course.
See also: course, stay


stay the course
to continue doing something, even when it is difficult. I will stay the course and finish the job I was hired to do.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of a ship continuing in the same direction, even in bad conditions
See also: course, stay


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