pull through

verb

1. Also: pull round. to survive or recover or cause to survive or recover, esp after a serious illness or crisis

noun

1. a weighted cord with a piece of cloth at the end used to clean the bore of a firearm

Idioms and Phrases

Survive a difficult situation or illness, as in We've had to declare bankruptcy, but I'm sure we'll pull through. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

But I’m pulling for another sequel to pull through: The Chinese animated film ‘Ne Zha 2’ is the highest-grossing film of the year and also exceptionally rendered and endearingly genuine.”

From Los Angeles Times

We’re pulled through the window and into the eye of the storm, where a cow spirals around like it wants to outdo the scene-stealing bovine from “Twister.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Dennis added they initially thought the lawyer would pull through, but days later they were told by hospital staff there was "no hope" of survival.

From BBC

"Maybe if she'd heard my voice she might have pulled through."

From BBC

"I was always really confident we would not just pull through but do really well against them," Sherelle told BBC Sport.

From BBC