get through

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To survive or complete something difficult

度过、熬过、完成
Superar, pasar por
乗り越える、終わらせる
극복하다, 끝까지 해내다

To endure hardship or finish a challenging task.

忍受困难或完成具有挑战性的任务。
Soportar dificultades o completar una tarea desafiante.
困難を耐え抜く、または難しい仕事を終わらせること。
고난을 견뎌내거나 어려운 과제를 끝까지 해내는 것을 의미한다.
Base verb: get
Particle: through
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. I don't know how I'll get through this week.
    我不知道这周怎么熬过去。
    No sé cómo voy a superar esta semana.
    今週をどう乗り越えればいいかわからない。
    이번 주를 어떻게 버텨야 할지 모르겠다.
  2. We got through the crisis together.
    我们一起度过了危机。
    Superamos la crisis juntos.
    一緒に危機を乗り越えた。
    우리는 함께 위기를 극복했다.
  3. She got through the exam.
    她通过了考试。
    Pasó el examen.
    彼女は試験を乗り越えた。
    그녀는 시험을 무사히 통과했다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: endurance, challenges

Tone: determined

✓ Do Say

  • We'll get through this
    我们会挺过去的
    Lo superaremos
    一緒に乗り越えよう
    우리는 이겨낼 거야

Origin & History

From passing through an obstacle.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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