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Phrasal Verb - Muddling Through

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

Phrasal verb meaning to manage to do something or achieve a goal, often in a difficult or unexpected way, by using one's available resources and making things work as well as possible, even if they are not ideal. It often involves finding creative solutions and working around obstacles.

Examples

No.Example
1After a few weeks of struggling, she managed to muddle through the project and deliver it on time.
2Despite the language barrier, the couple managed to muddle through their conversation and understand each other.
3The team had to muddle through the initial stages of the project before they got the necessary funding.
4She's been struggling financially, but has been managing to muddle through by working extra hours.
5The new policy is causing a lot of confusion, but people are managing to muddle through somehow.
6After losing her job, she had to muddle through the initial weeks without a steady income.
7The company had to muddle through the terrible economic downturn, but eventually made a comeback.
8He's been trying to muddle through the injury, but it's been a real challenge for him.
9The tourists found it difficult to muddle through the crowded streets of the city, but persevered.
10The family managed to muddle through the disaster and recover in the long run.