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carry on

Speech parts

1. carry on - Noun

2. carry on - Adjective

3. carry on - Verb

4. carry on - Phrase

Meaning

misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

continue talking

direct the course of; manage or control

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carry-on

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The children acted up when they were not bored Source: Internet

preserve the peace in the family Source: Internet

continue the family tradition Source: Internet

Carry on the old traditions Source: Internet

`I know it's hard', he continued, `but there is no choice' Source: Internet

carry on--pretend we are not in the room Source: Internet

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