stay the course

Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

These funds, by maintaining exposure to stocks at less risk, can help older investors stay the course.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hachimura helped the Lakers stay the course after their lead was trimmed to two points with 27 seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times

As the late John Bogle said so many times: “Stay the course.”

From MarketWatch

“That kind of tenacity and attention to detail and creativity and ability to pivot and stay the course over 10 years, 12 years, and then succeed and prove that he was right, is just incredible,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Wins, losses he’s just continued to stay the course.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• endure
• hold on
• keep going
• persist
• press on
• proceed
• pursue
• stand firm