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

Mr Wilson was rushed to hospital last month where his condition deteriorated rapidly and he suffered major organ failure, but he pulled through, despite being critically ill.

From BBC

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