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drive on

What does drive on mean?

To keep going and complete the task despite difficulty, pain, or setbacks.

"It hurts, but you drive on and finish the ruck."

Origin

US military slang.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'drive on' mean?
It means to keep going and complete the task despite difficulty, pain, or setbacks.
When would a soldier say 'drive on'?
When facing hardship they can't avoid — like finishing a grueling ruck march — they push through and 'drive on' rather than quit.
How does 'drive on' relate to FIDO?
FIDO stands for 'Fuck It, Drive On,' so 'drive on' is the cleaner core of that same press-through-adversity attitude.
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