gut through
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Meaning · English
To tough it out; to persevere despite pain, fear or setbacks.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gut through” mean?
To tough it out; to persevere despite pain, fear or setbacks.
Is “gut through” formal or informal?
gut through is generally informal.