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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
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.
stay the course
Hold or persevere to the end, as in No, he's not resigning; he's going to stay the course. This metaphoric expression, alluding to a horse running an entire race, was first recorded in 1916.
stay the course
To hold out or persevere to the end of a race or challenge.