get through with — to finish or complete something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to finish or complete something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡet θruː wɪθ/
Example Sentences
- Let's get through with the difficult part first.
- Once I get through with this diet, I'm eating a whole pizza!
- She wants to get through with the presentation before lunch.
get through with
VERB[/ɡet θruː wɪθ/]
to finish or complete something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
a tired but satisfied mechanic wipes grease from his hands with a rag while standing next to a car with its hood open. Tools are scattered around the workspace showing the extensive work that was done. The car's engine now runs smoothly with steam rising gently from under the hood. The mechanic's face shows exhaustion mixed with pride as he looks at the completed repair. His assistant gives him a thumbs up from across the garage, celebrating the successful completion. finishing a difficult and unpleasant mechanical job
Her knowledge grew as she got through with studies by dawn's light!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrasal verb combines three Old English elements: 'get' (from Old English 'gietan', meaning to obtain or come to be), 'through' (from Old English 'thurh', meaning by way of or passing across), and 'with' (from Old English 'wid', meaning alongside or together with). The combination developed to express the sense of completing or finishing a task by progressing past obstacles or difficulties.
Breakdown
get (obtain, come to be) + through (passing across, by means of) + with (alongside, in company with). The phrase merges these elements to indicate completing an action or finishing a relationship/task entirely.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Let's get through with the difficult part first.”
“Once I get through with this diet, I'm eating a whole pizza!”
“She wants to get through with the presentation before lunch.”
“When I get through with organizing my room, it will look like a hotel!”
“I need to get through with my taxes before the deadline.”
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