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Synonyms

get through

British  

verb

  1. to succeed or cause or help to succeed in an examination, test, etc

  2. to bring or come to a destination, esp after overcoming problems

    we got through the blizzards to the survivors

  3. (intr, adverb) to contact, as by telephone

  4. (intr, preposition) to use, spend, or consume (money, supplies, etc)

  5. to complete or cause to complete (a task, process, etc)

    to get a bill through Parliament

  6. to reach the awareness and understanding (of a person)

    I just can't get the message through to him

  7. slang (intr, adverb) to obtain illegal drugs

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get through Idioms  

  1. Reach the end, finish, complete, as in Now that our computer system is working again, I should get through by mid-afternoon . It is also put as get through with , as in As soon as we get through with painting the kitchen, I'll call you . [Mid-1600s]

  2. Succeed in passing or surviving something, as in This epidemic is awful, but I'm sure we'll get through it somehow . [Mid-1700s]

  3. Also, get through to someone . Make contact with or reach someone, as in After trying to reach them all night, we got finally through , or He tried to get through to the family . [Late 1800s]

  4. Also get through to . Make oneself understood, as in Am I getting through to you? [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

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While two ships crossed the strait early Wednesday, more than 400 External link tankers are waiting to get through, according to Kpler’s MarineTraffic data service.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Bankers describe it less as a wave of defaults than as more households falling a payment behind, juggling bills or leaning on credit cards to get through the month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

She said she was taking Dramamine to get through the flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

While Iran is now allowing Indian vessels to pass, the situation is still uncertain and several ships are waiting near the strait to get through.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“We are never going to get through that door,” I finally said, so softly I wasn’t even sure if Regan had heard me.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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