(through something)
51show through something — ˌshow ˈthrough | ˌshow ˈthrough sth derived to be able to be seen behind or under sth else • The writing on the other side of the page shows through. • (figurative) When he spoke, his bitterness showed through. • …
52see somebody through something — ˌsee sb ˈthrough | ˌsee sb ˈthrough sth derived (not used in the progressive tenses) to give help or support to sb for a particular period of time • Her courage and good humour saw her through. • I only have $20 to see me through the week.… …
53bluff your way into through something — ˌbluff your way ˈin/ˈout/ˈthrough | ˌbluff your way ˈinto/ˈout of/ˈthrough sth derived to succeed in dealing with a difficult situation by making other people believe sth which is not true • She successfully bluffed her way through the interview …
54bluff your way out through something — ˌbluff your way ˈin/ˈout/ˈthrough | ˌbluff your way ˈinto/ˈout of/ˈthrough sth derived to succeed in dealing with a difficult situation by making other people believe sth which is not true • She successfully bluffed her way through the interview …
55carry somebody through something — ˌcarry sb ˈthrough | ˌcarry sb ˈthrough sth derived to help sb to survive a difficult period • His determination carried him through the ordeal. Main entry: ↑carryderived …
56cut a swathe through something — cut a ˈswathe through sth idiom (of a person, fire, etc.) to pass through a particular area destroying a large part of it • Building the tunnel would involve cutting a great swathe through the forest. Main entry: ↑swatheidiom …
57rip through something — ˌrip ˈinto/ˈthrough sb/sth derived to go very quickly and violently into or through sb/sth • A bullet ripped into his shoulder. • An explosion ripped through their home. Main entry: ↑ripderived …
58scrape through something — ˌscrape ˈthrough | ˌscrape ˈthrough sth derived to succeed in doing sth with difficulty, especially in passing an exam • I might scrape through the exam if I m lucky. Main entry: ↑scrapederived …
59see through something — ˌsee ˈthrough sb/sth derived (not used in the progressive tenses) to realize the truth about sb/sth • We saw through him from the start. • I can see through your little game (= I am aware of the trick you are trying to play on me) …
60shine through (something) — ˌshine ˈthrough (sth) derived (of a quality) to be easy to see or notice • Her old professional skills shone through. • William looked up at her, hope shining through his tears. Main entry: ↑ …
