Phrasal Verbs Flashcards

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To get through

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1.
pass or assist someone in passing (a difficult or testing experience or period).
“I need these lessons to get me through my exam”
synonyms: pass, be successful in, succeed in, gain a pass in, come through, meet the requirements of, pass muster in; More
antonyms: fail
(with reference to a piece of legislation) make or become law.
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BRITISH
finish or use up (a large amount or number of something), especially within a short time.
“we got through four whole jars of mustard”
synonyms: consume, go through, use, exhaust, deplete, expend, spend, waste, fritter away, squander, dissipate
“how did we get through a pack of twelve so fast?”

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To get by

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To do just enough

manage with difficulty to live or accomplish something.
“he had just enough money to get by”

Synonim To make do -
manage with the limited or inadequate means available.
“Dad would have to make do with an old car”
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