pull through
To survive something very bad, like a serious illness or a huge problem.
Meanings
To recover from a serious illness or injury.
"The surgeons were confident she would pull through, but recovery would take months."
To survive or overcome a very difficult situation.
"The small business barely had any cash, but they pulled through the recession."
To help someone survive an illness or crisis.
"It was the team's support that pulled him through those dark months."
Used both intransitively (she pulled through) and transitively (the doctors pulled her through). Applies to illness, financial crises, disasters, and emotional hardships. Common in both British and American English.
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