carry through

carry someone through (something)

to help someone continue to exist in a difficult situation. People stocked up on food, fuel, and candles to carry them through the storm. She puts her trust in God and believes He will carry her through.

See also: carry, through

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carry through something

to complete something successfully. We'll need a qualified and experienced planner to carry through the study.

Usage notes: often used in the form carry through with something or carry through on something: I think they lack the will to carry through with their attack. She felt no need to carry through on what she signed up for.

See also: carry, through