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Pull through

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"Pull through" means to get better after something hard happens

EXAMPLES

  • Grandma is sick, but we believe she'll pull through soon.

  • With determination, I know you'll pull through this tough time.

  • I'm confident he'll pull through the surgery and recover fully soon.

REAL LIFE

Scenario:

You go through a messy breakup and have to rebuild your life from scratch .

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COMMENTS:

  • — Andrew:

    You'll make it through , I swear !

  • — Hanna:

    Hang in there , you'll totally pull through!

  • — Mike:

    Stay strong, you'll pull through, like a warrior !

EXPLANATION

"Pull through" is like pushing through something really tough and coming out okay on the other side. It’s what you say when someone faces a challenge, like being sick or struggling with a project, but they don’t give up. It’s like saying, “You’ve got this!” and they make it through , stronger and better.