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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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The Steelers offered what the Jets couldn’t: tradition, stability, a long-term coach, and the ability to get through a Sunday afternoon without the rest of the country pointing at the television and laughing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Marquez was among those wishing her well on Instagram, writing: "I know you and I know you will get through this, and we will be sat having a coffee and a croissant."

From BBC

After getting through Starc, Brook misplaced another bouncer close to fine leg.

From BBC

Bill had an incredibly difficult 2025, but it was inspirational to read how he was able to get through it with a love of sports getting a huge assist.

From Los Angeles Times

It's the only way the 18-year-old can get through the constant noise, chatter and distractions of daily life.

From BBC

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