ask for »
To increase the likelihood of something by persisting in some action; to invite.
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beat a dead horse »
To persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.
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every silver lining has a cloud »
Every good situation has the potential to turn bad.2007, Diab A. Shetayh, Actuality : The Reality RequiemA great partnership isn't a self-maintaining entity. Perseverance and persistence make it thrive. For every silver lining has a cloud. Ignorance of this reality is not an option.
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flutter in the dovecote »
I further argued that the principal cause for the political deadlock that persisted for thirty years after the guns fell silent was Israeli intransigence rather than Arab intransigence. The appearance of the first wave of revisionist studies excited a great deal of interest and controversy in the media and more than a flutter in the academic dovecote. — Israel Confronts Its Past.
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glutton for punishment »
One persistent in an effort in spite of harmful or unpleasant results.
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keep at »
To persist in.
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keep on »
Persist or continue.
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keep on truckin' »
To continue or persist, regardless of circumstances or setbacks; to keep trying or striving.
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monkey on one's back »
A state of persistent distress or worry or the cause of such a state.
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plug away »
To persist or continue, as with an effort.
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problem child »
Someone or something persistently difficult or vexing; a frequent source of trouble or annoyance.
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soldier on »
To continue or persist, despite adversity or difficulty.
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stay the course »
To persist or continue.
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stick it out »
To persist or continue.
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stick out »
To persist. See stick it out.
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