stay the course

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to continue doing sth until it has finished or been completed, even though it is difficult

   But, well, they, you know, they can't stay the course like a professional.

In the movies · 4

• So, just stay the course.WALL·E2008
• But, well, they, you know, they can't stay the course like a professional.The Third Man1949
• You ever think about what would've happened if you would have stayed the course?The Wolf of Wall Street2013
• Unless you'd rather stay, of course.Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone2001
• Shut up, put your foot on the gas, and stay on course.Twister1996
• Damn it, slow down! I can'’t stay on the course!Top Gun: Maverick2022
• Ms. Ritter and Mr. Kodaly and Mr. Sipos can all stay and Arpad of course.She Loves Me2016
• but stay locked on Rey's course.Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker2019

Learn it in full scenes

• The Third Man1949
  • Calloway Exposes Harry Lime
  • Martins Checks Into a Military Hotel
  • Kurtz Feeds Martins a Cover Story
• The Wolf of Wall Street2013
  • Jordan Belfort Introduces Himself
  • Jordan's First Lunch with Mark Hanna
  • Black Monday Crushes Jordan's Career

From the same entry

• be here to stay
• stay your hand
• stay the night
• stay put
• keep clear
• hang loose
• stay around
• stay away
• stay in
• stay on
• stay out
• stay out of