Succeeding or Finishing (Through): English Vocabulary List

to quickly and directly deal with a problem or issue

"Cut through the red tape."

"The new manager promised to cut through the bureaucratic obstacles that had been hindering the company's progress."

(of a deal, plan, arrangement, etc.) to fail to happen or be completed

"The deal falls through at last."

"Our plans to go camping fell through because the weather forecast predicted heavy rain all weekend."

to complete a planned or promised action, even if it is difficult or undesirable

"She will go through with it."

"Despite her fears, she decided to go through with the challenging presentation to her colleagues."

to manage a situation in a satisfactory manner, even in the absence of proper knowledge, planning, or resources

"We muddled through somehow."

"Despite having no clear plan the team managed to muddle through and complete the project on time."

to work on something with determination, especially when it is long or challenging

"Plough through the report."

"Despite the overwhelming amount of paperwork, the dedicated intern continued to plough through the complex legal documents."

to succeed in doing something that requires great effort

"He scraped through the exam barely."

"The student managed to scrape through the final exam with the lowest possible passing grade."

to achieve success after putting in persistent effort and overcoming challenges

"She won through despite the obstacles."

"Despite many obstacles the team's determination helped them win through to the championship finals."

to successfully overcome or manage a problem or a difficult situation

"They will break through."

"Despite numerous setbacks, the determined team managed to break through the complex challenges of the project."