persistence

Idioms (4)

• stay the course Neutral · CEFR B1
  to continue with a plan despite difficulties or doubt
• pay your dues Neutral · CEFR C1
  to endure hard, unglamorous work early on as the price of later success
• hang in there Informal · CEFR B1
  to persevere and not give up despite difficulty
• stick to your guns Informal · CEFR B2
  to refuse to change your position under pressure