Get through Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To finish or survive something difficult, to succeed in making contact (especially by phone), or to pass a test or barrier.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, common in both speech and writing. Frequently used with challenges ('get through a tough time'), phone communication ('get through to someone'), and exams. Context determines meaning. Often confused with 'go through' (to experience) or 'get over' (to recover from).
Spanish: superar - comunicarse (por teléfono) - aprobar (examen)Portuguese (BR): superar - conseguir falar (telefone) - passar (prova)Portuguese (PT): ultrapassar - conseguir falar (telefone) - passar (exame)Chinese (Simplified): 熬过 - 打通（电话）- 通过（考试）Chinese (Traditional): 熬過 - 打通（電話）- 通過（考試）Hindi: पार कर लेना - फोन मिलाना - पास करनाArabic: يتجاوز - يتصل (بالهاتف) - ينجح (في اختبار)Bengali: অতিক্রম করা - পার হওয়া - যোগাযোগ স্থাপন করা (ফোনে)Russian: преодолеть - дозвониться - справитьсяJapanese: 乗り越える - 連絡がつく (電話で)Vietnamese: vượt qua - liên lạc được (qua điện thoại)Korean: 극복하다 - 연결되다 (전화로)Turkish: üstesinden gelmek - ulaşmak (telefonla)Urdu: گزرنا - رابطہ قائم کرنا (فون پر)Indonesian: vượt qua - liên lạc được (bằng điện thoại)
Example Sentences
It was hard, but I finally got through the test.
basic
She tried to call him, but couldn't get through.
basic
We will get through this difficult time together.
basic
I finally got through to customer service after waiting an hour.
natural
Sometimes all you can do is get through the day.
natural
He barely got through his speech without crying.
natural