Struggle through Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To get through a difficult situation, task, or period with great effort, even though it is very hard. Often used when something requires a lot of persistence.
Usage & Nuances
Typically informal; describes times when persistence is needed to finish or survive something hard, like work, studies, or illness. Often used with 'school', 'work', 'winter', 'hard times'. Not the same as simply 'struggle'—it emphasizes making it to the end despite the difficulty.
Example Sentences
She had to struggle through her final exams because she was sick.
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Many families struggle through winter without enough heating.
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He managed to struggle through the crowded street.
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I barely struggled through my first year at university.
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We had to struggle through a mountain of paperwork to get our visas.
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Sometimes all you can do is struggle through one day at a time.
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