To do something that was planned or promised, even though it is difficult or you have doubts.
To actually do something you said you would do, even if you feel scared or want to stop.
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
To complete a planned action, especially one that is difficult, scary, or controversial.
"He had planned to quit his job for months, but he couldn't go through with it at the last moment."
I don't know if I can go through with the wedding.
— Common dialogue trope in romantic drama; appears in various films including 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' (1994), dir. Mike Newell.
Almost always used in contexts where there is some hesitation, fear, or difficulty involved. Often appears in negative or conditional constructions ('couldn't go through with it', 'if you go through with it').
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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