1 C1 idiomatic informal
To get through a difficult experience, task, or period by relying on willpower and courage.
"She gutted through the toughest semester of her degree without missing a single deadline."
inseparable
gut through
C1 informal inseparable transitive
To get through a very difficult task or period by relying on determination and inner resolve.
In plain English
To make yourself finish something really hard by being very tough inside.
What does "gut through" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Less common than 'gut out'. Primarily North American informal. Emphasises the process of working through difficulty rather than simply enduring its conclusion. Used in sports, work, and personal contexts.
Words that pair with "gut through"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
challenge season presentation loss illness problem
How to conjugate "gut through"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
gut through
I/you/we/they
3rd person
guts through
he/she/it
Past simple
guted through
yesterday
Past participle
guted through
have + pp
-ing form
guting through
continuous
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