Plod Along
/ˌplɒd əˈlɒŋ/noun
To move, progress, or continue slowly and heavily.
Did you know?The verb “plod” has no securely identified ancient root and may be expressive or imitative, formed to evoke the sound and effort of laborious walking.
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
English
plod
“To walk heavily or laboriously; the origin is uncertain, possibly expressive or imitative.”
Late 16th Century
English
plod along
“To continue moving or progressing slowly and laboriously.”
Old English
Old English
andlang
“Along; extended or continuing beside something.”
Proto-Germanic
Germanic
*langaz
“Long or extended; the ancestor of the “long” element in along.”
Old English
Old English
lang
“Long, extended, or lasting.”
Modern English
English
plod along
“To keep going slowly, persistently, and often without enthusiasm.”