To continue with something.
Carry on
To continue with something.
Example Sentences
"Don't Carry on about like that!"
"He's always trying to Carry on when he shouldn't."
Etymology & History
British continue or fuss. British dual persistence and complaint meaning. 'Carry on!' British keep going. 'What a carry on!' British fuss. Carry On films British comedy series. Reflects British continuation and complaint vocabulary.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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