Επιμονή - Persistence

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come rain or come shine [πρόταση]

no matter what happens

Ex: The postman faithfully delivers the mail , come rain or come shine , ensuring it reaches its recipients .

(to|until) the bitter end [φράση]

up to the point where something faces its inevitable failure or fails to achieve any degree of success

Ex: I knew she would stand by me to the bitter end .

to [get|take] the bit between {one's} teeth [φράση]

to begin doing or taking part in something with enthusiasm and determination

Ex: He can be lazy about doing his work , but when he gets the bit between his teeth there 's no stopping him .

to [go] down (swinging|fighting) [φράση]

to keep on trying despite the high chance of failure

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to [grit] {one's} teeth [φράση]

to face one's challenges or problems with absolute courage and determination

Ex: Despite the odds , he just gritted his teeth without ever complaining .

to [keep] {one's} [head] above water [φράση]

to manage to stay strong and determined, despite the likelihood of failure

Ex: For years they struggled to keep their heads above water .

to [keep] {one's} chin up [φράση]

to manage to keep one's spirit and stay hopeful in the face of challenges and hardships

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to [live] to (fight|see) another day [φράση]

to survive a tough situation or disastrous experience and get the chance to try again

Ex: We did n't win this time , but we live to fight another day .

to [push] it [φράση]

to persist on achieving a particular result by taking risks, particularly when one should stop

Ex: You 've won a lot of money , but do n't push it or you could lose it all .

to [put] up a fight [φράση]

to try one's best to stay strong and determined in the face of danger or extremely low odds of success

Ex: She and her campaign put up a fight to the very end , but it was clear in the weeks leading up to the election that she would lose .

to [stand|hold] {one's} ground [φράση]

to keep defending one's plans or opinions despite facing opposition

Ex: He kept offering me less money , but I held my ground and got the full asking price .

by hook or by crook [φράση]

by any means that is necessary

Ex: The company was determined to increase profits by hook or by crook , even if it meant laying off some employees .

come hell or high water [πρόταση]

no matter how many obstacles one might face or how hard achieving something gets

Ex: He confirmed that , come hell or high water , he will make his first trip to Scotland in November .

come what may [πρόταση]

no matter what happens or how difficult thigs turn out to be

Ex: They 're going to make the change , come what may .

in the teeth of {sth} [φράση]

no matter how many problems one might face or how hard achieving something gets

Ex: In the teeth of the longest recession since the 1930s , the company continues to perform well .

(last|final) resort [ουσιαστικό]

τελευταία λύση

Ex: She considered moving back home as her last resort .

Θεώρησε να επιστρέψει σπίτι ως τελευταία λύση.

the courage of {one's} (own|) convictions [φράση]

one's bravery and determination to do what they believe is the right thing, regardless of what other people may think

Ex: The leader 's unwavering commitment to his principles showcased the courage of his convictions .

dead set [φράση]

firmly determined and focused on the task at hand

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to [keep] it up [φράση]

to maintain a good performance and continue persevering in one's efforts

Ex: Keeping it up wo n't do you much good either .

to [mean] business [φράση]

to be very serious about fulfilling one's intentions

Ex: When the manager called the meeting , it was clear that he meant business and expected everyone to follow through on their tasks .

Επιμονή
Αποφασιστικότητα και σκληρή δουλειά	Persistence	Κάνω το καλύτερο μου	Κάνοντας μεγάλες προσπάθειες
Προσπαθώ σκληρά	Δοκιμάζοντας κάτι	Ξεκινώντας	Έλλειψη προσπάθειας
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