Trudge through Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To move slowly and with effort through something difficult, such as mud, snow, or a hard situation. It can be used both for physical movement and for working through something that feels hard.
Usage & Nuances
"Trudge through" is fairly informal and usually implies something is tiring or unpleasant. Collocates with physical obstacles ("trudge through the snow") and challenging tasks ("trudge through paperwork"). It suggests effort and low speed—don't use for quick or easy situations. Not as dramatic as "struggle"; it's more about effort over time.
Example Sentences
We had to trudge through deep snow to get home.
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Sometimes you have to trudge through boring homework.
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He trudged through the forest, tired but determined.
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I had to trudge through hours of emails before I found the one I needed.
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Sometimes the hardest part is just trudging through the day when you’re exhausted.
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We trudged through endless meetings this week, but at least it’s over now.
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