| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
get through [ɡet ˈθruː] | to finish or survive something difficult |
Other meanings
- to make contact by phone
- to pass (an exam) [BrE]
- to use up/consume (a supply)
- to be approved or passed (a bill/proposal)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "get through"
- We finally got through the backlog.
- It was tough, but we got through the winter.
- I tried five times and still couldn't get through.
- She got through her exam on the first try.
- The kids got through a whole box of cookies in minutes.
- The bill got through the committee after hours of debate.
Features of Using "get through"
Inseparable: the object follows the particle (get through it, not get it through). “Pass (an exam)” is chiefly BrE. Phone sense is often negative (can’t get through). Don’t confuse with get through to (reach/communicate with a person or make someone understand).
Other phrasal verbs with the verb get
get up
to rise from bed
get on
to enter or board (a bus, train, plane, etc.)
get back
return to a place or return something
get in
to enter (a place, vehicle, or situation)
get out
to leave or escape from a place
get over
to recover from (illness, loss, shock)
get down
to lower yourself or move to a lower position
get off
to leave (a bus, train, plane)
get by
survive or manage with difficulty
get along with
have a good relationship with someone
get behind
fail to do something on time
get across
to successfully communicate an idea
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