pull through

pull someone/something through (something)

to help someone or something through a difficult experience. She said her religious faith pulled her through this illness.

See also: pull, through

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pull through (something)

to experience difficulties and continue to live or succeed. I didn't think he'd survive, but he somehow pulled through. Those flowers can pull through a mild winter. We hope our experience will encourage them to pull through hard times.

See also: pull, through