General
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.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.