pull through

verb

1. Alsopull round to survive or recover or cause to survive or recover, esp after a serious illness or crisis

noun

1. a weighted cord with a piece of cloth at the end used to clean the bore of a firearm

Idioms and Phrases

Survive a difficult situation or illness, as in We've had to declare bankruptcy, but I'm sure we'll pull through . [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

When he pulled through, the show went ahead anyway.

From BBC

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to them. They were critically injured, but I hope they pull through.”

From Los Angeles Times

If England do somehow pull through, it will be despite an overly casual approach that has left their 100% summer in serious jeopardy.

From BBC

Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett struggled at times against the Chargers, but found a way to pull through in the fourth quarter of a 13-9 preseason win.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s hoping that the grapes and apples he has left can pull through until the harvest this fall.

From Seattle Times