struggle on

[/ˈstrʌɡəl ɒn/]

verb

continuar lutando; perseverar apesar das dificuldades

1. to continue trying or working despite difficulties, hardship, or lack of success

Despite the setbacks, she decided to struggle on with her business.

Apesar dos reveses, ela decidiu continuar lutando com seu negócio.

2. to persist or persevere through challenging circumstances

The team struggled on even when losing by a large margin.

O time continuou lutando mesmo quando estava perdendo por uma grande margem.

NYC Slang

keep it pushing; stay in the fight

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

continuar lutando; prosseguir com dificuldade

commonly used in both formal and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

continuar na luta; não desistir

colloquial usage emphasizing resilience

São Paulo

continuar lutando; perseverar

standard usage in business and formal contexts

Portugal

continuar a lutar; perseverar

formal usage; 'lutar' is commonly used

keep your chin up

don't give up

battle through

weather the storm

hang in there

fight the good fight

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