pull through

pull (someone or an animal) through (something) 

1. Lit. to manage to get someone or an animal through an opening. Do you think you can pull the cow through this narrow door to the shed?

2. Fig. to help someone or an animal survive a difficult time or situation. All her friends worked hard to pull her through the crisis. The vet worked hard to pull the cat through the illness.

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pull someone through (something)

to help someone survive or get through something difficult. With the help of the doctor, we pulled her through her illness. With lots of encouragement, we pulled her through.

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pull through (something)

to survive something. I am sure that your uncle will pull through the illness. I'm glad he pulled through.

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pull somebody/something through (something)

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

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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.

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