get through
verb
got through; got through or gotten through; getting through; gets through
1
: to reach a destination
2
: to gain approval or a desired outcome
3
a
: to become clear or understood
our warnings finally got through to him
b
: to complete a communications connection
Examples of get through in a Sentence
we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall
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The dogs running underneath or a man crouching low could get through the oaks as easily as a bear.
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Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
The Jets got pretty much nothing from 2024 third-round pick Malachi Corley, though perhaps a new coaching staff can find a way to get through to him.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The Padres getting through the season, winning 93 games and finishing second in the National League West, was also dependent on Adam Mazur making eight starts in the first half and Martín Pérez making 10 starts after being acquired at the trade deadline.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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An aspiring musician was determined to get through a song to post online—even after being distracted in the worst way possible.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
The Jets got pretty much nothing from 2024 third-round pick Malachi Corley, though perhaps a new coaching staff can find a way to get through to him.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The Padres getting through the season, winning 93 games and finishing second in the National League West, was also dependent on Adam Mazur making eight starts in the first half and Martín Pérez making 10 starts after being acquired at the trade deadline.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Man Gets 'Surprise' Visitor While Singing, Goes Viral For Response
By
Rachael O'Connor
Life and Trends Reporter
Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member
news article
1
An aspiring musician was determined to get through a song to post online—even after being distracted in the worst way possible.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Get through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20through. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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