to complete something that was planned, often despite difficulties or opposition
to make it possible for someone to deal successfully with a difficult or unpleasant situation
In the end, it was her passionate belief in justice that carried her through.
It’s a tough job, and we’re relying on you to carry it through.
Too much weight is still being carried through my arms; my shoulders ache like a decrepit fast bowler's.
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There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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