Grammar fix
stay the course
continue despite setbacks
To continue with a chosen plan despite problems or pressure to change it.
How oftenNow and then
LevelC1
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The first few months were difficult, but the team decided to stay the course.
When I started learning English, progress felt slow, but I stayed the course because I knew I would need the language for work.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: We just need to keep the course.
Say: We just need to stay the course.
The fixed phrase uses 'stay': 'stay the course'. 'Keep the course' isn't used.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Keep following a plan when it's hard
How formalEverydayElevated
stick toContinuing with your chosen plan, routine, or approach.stick withKeep using something or keep going with a choice instead of switching ('stick to' is for following a plan or rule exactly).
stay the courseYou're here · Continuing a chosen course despite setbacks or pressure to change.