go through
To experience something hard, check things one by one, or use up a lot of something.
Meanings
To experience a difficult or unpleasant situation.
"She went through a very tough time after losing her job."
"We've been going through some things as a family."
— Commonly attributed in celebrity interviews; widely used phrase in journalism and public discourse.
To examine or search something carefully and methodically.
"The customs officer went through every bag in the suitcase."
To use up a large amount of something, especially money or supplies.
"We went through three bottles of wine at dinner last night."
For a deal, law, or proposal to be officially approved or accepted.
"The merger finally went through after months of negotiations."
One of the most versatile and common phrasal verbs in English. The emotional sense ('go through a hard time') is very frequent in everyday speech. Also used to describe a document or agreement being officially accepted.
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