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Definition chug along in American English

chug along phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to continue doing something or developing in the same way as before, but very slowly and steadily

Example

The economy is chugging along nicely, there are plenty of jobs, businesses are growing, and prices aren't out of control.

Definition chug along in American English