![]() "It was so loud that you couldn't even carry on a conversation. I guess it's related to "continue" here, but it really means to be having a conversation. carry on a conversation = talk with someone. My sister said 'Stop carrying on like that, or I'll start crying, too." misbehave or show an excess of emotion. continue in the sense of persevere: "She carried on singing even though she felt very sick." (this one is with the verb, -ing form again) While packing light is great, there are still a few essentials you need to make sure make it into your bag. "business" is another one, but the most common is tradition. The original phrase, of course, is Keep calm and carry on, coined by the British government’s Ministry of Information in 1939 as part of an effort to boost morale at the outset of World War II. A: 'I dont know how were expected to resolve so many software issues ahead of launch. Originally the slogan of a motivational poster produced by the British government ahead of World War II, the phrase has, since the early 2000s, become popularized to the point of cliché. continue: "The early blues carried on the tradition of voicing black aspirations and experiences." (Note that it is followed by a noun, while keep on is followed by a verb) I can't think of too many other nouns, though. The Keep Calm and Carry On poster that was produced in England during WWII. keep calm and carry on Remain steadfast and composed in the face of adversity. Keep on trying = keep trying = continue trying (note -ing form) To return to the original question, they are not synonymous. I'm not saying they are wrong, but it really surprised me how different they are from my own usage! I am sorry but I don't even know what the 2nd example means! My computer crashes sometimes, but only living things (or concepts like "pride") get injured.Īnd for the last, I would say Don't keep coming back every day! (no "on"). I might say "Carry on!" sometimes, but it would be with irony, a little dramatic. In AE I would say :Įverything's okay? Alright then, keep going/go ahead/go on! 2) Keep Calm and Carry On Ltd reserve the right to cancel any design we deem offensive or inappropriate. Click to expand.Wow! I would say things really differently here (USA).įor the 1st example, it sounds very BE to me. To use the Keep Calm and Carry On Creator to make your own products you expressly acknowledge, agree and hereby that: 1) The design submitted must not be offensive, inappropriate or be deemed so in anyway.
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