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Phrase(s): pull through (something)
to survive something. • I am sure that your uncle will pull through the illness. • I’m glad he pulled through., Phrase(s): pull someone through (something)
to help someone survive or get through something difficult. • With the help of the doctor, we pulled her through her illness. • With lots of encouragement, we pulled her through., Phrase(s): pull someone or an animal through (something)
1. Lit. to manage to get someone or an animal through an opening. • Do you think you can pull the cow through this narrow door to the shed? 2. Fig. to help someone or an animal survive a difficult time or situation. • All her friends worked hard to pull her through the crisis. • The vet worked hard to pull the cat through the illness.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Survive a difficult situation or illness, as in We've had to declare bankruptcy, but I'm sure we'll pull through. [Mid-1800s]
American Heritage Idioms