get through
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To overcome; to endure.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Military training was hard, but I got through it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To complete; to finish.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To use up; to expend.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “get through” mean?
To overcome; to endure.
Is “get through” formal or informal?
get through is generally informal.