see through

see something through

to follow through on something until it is completed. Mary is prepared to see the project through. It's going to be an unpleasant experience, but I hope you'll see it through.

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see through someone or something 

1. Lit. [for one's vision] to penetrate something clear or opaque or a person. Of course, I can see through the window! With x-rays, they can see through your body!

2. Fig. to understand or detect the true nature of someone or something. You can't fool me anymore. I can see through you and all your tricks. This plan is designed to make money for you, not to help people. I can see through it! I'm not a fool!

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see somebody through something

to support someone through a difficult time He was a real friend to see me through my long illness.

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see something through

to do something until it is finished Despite health problems, she saw the project through.

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see through somebody/something

to understand the hidden truth about someone or something She saw through his excuse as an effort to put the blame on someone else.

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