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Phrasal Verb - Pulling Through

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To manage or cope with a difficult situation, often with the help or support of others.
  2. To help someone else to continue or complete a task or project, often in a difficult situation.

Examples​

No.Example
1Despite the financial crisis, the company managed to pull through and remain profitable.
2The team pulled through and won the match in the last minute.
3My friend was going through a tough time, but with my support, she was able to pull through.
4The injured hiker was able to pull through with the help of a rescue team.
5We all pulled together to finish the project on time.
6The patient pulled through after a long and complicated surgery.
7Despite the setbacks, the team pulled through and made it to the final round.
8The rescue team was able to pull the trapped miners through to safety.
9With the help of her family, the patient was able to pull through and recover from her illness.
10The company was able to pull through the economic downturn by cutting costs and streamlining operations.

Phrasal Verb - scraping by

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

living or surviving with great difficulty, especially below the poverty line or just managing to pay bills and maintain a minimal standard of living

Examples​

No.Example
1John and Mary were scraping by on minimum wage jobs.
2Despite their hardships, the family managed to scrape by.
3Many people in this area are barely scraping by.
4The elderly couple were struggling to scrape by on their fixed income.
5With the economy in recession, more and more people were finding it hard to scrape by.
6They were just about managing to scrape by on their meager savings.
7Despite their best efforts, they couldn't seem to scrape by with their current expenses.
8The new mom was exhausted from working long hours to scrape by.
9With the cost of living continuing to rise, more and more people are finding it hard to scrape by.
10They were barely scraping by on their small farm, but they loved the simple life.

Phrasal Verb - Getting By

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. Managing to survive or exist, especially with great difficulty or in a minimal way.
  2. Making do with what is available, often in a makeshift or improvised way.

Examples​

No.Example
1I've been getting by on just a few hours of sleep each night.
2They were struggling to get by on their meager wages.
3He managed to get by without a car in the city.
4Despite the hardships, they continued to get by.
5The refugees were getting by with the help of aid organizations.
6She was getting by on a diet of instant noodles and canned food.
7They were getting by with the bare essentials.
8He couldn't get by without his morning coffee.
9They had to get by without electricity for several days.
10She was getting by, but she knew she couldn't continue like this.

Phrasal Verb - Living On (Phrasal Verb)

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To continue to exist, survive, or thrive, often after a difficult or challenging experience. This phrasal verb implies that the situation or experience has had a significant impact on someone or something, and that they are now able to move forward or adapt in a new way.

Examples​

No.Example
1Despite the loss of their loved one, the family managed to live on.
2The old factory closed down, but the community lived on, finding new ways to support each other.
3He was devastated by the failure of his business, but he refused to give up and instead lived on, determined to start anew.
4The injured bird was able to live on, thanks to the care of the wildlife rehabilitation center.
5After the earthquake, the survivors lived on, rebuilding their homes and their lives.
6The company faced bankruptcy, but it managed to live on, thanks to the innovation and hard work of its employees.
7Despite the setbacks, the athlete lived on, pushing himself to be better and to reach his goals.
8The elderly woman lived on, surrounded by her family and her memories.
9The city was rebuilt, and life went on, as if the disaster had never happened.
10Despite the challenges, the students lived on, determined to graduate and to succeed in their careers.

Phrasal Verb - living_through

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To continue surviving or experiencing something, often something difficult or challenging, despite hardships or adversity.

Examples​

No.Example
1He lived through the harsh winter in the mountains with only a tent and some supplies.
2She lived through the loss of her husband and children, but managed to rebuild her life.
3The city lived through the devastating earthquake, but many buildings were destroyed.
4Despite the pain, he lived through the surgery and made a full recovery.
5The soldiers lived through the long and grueling march, one step at a time.
6After the accident, he lived through the night with a broken leg and a concussion.
7The company lived through the economic downturn and emerged stronger than before.
8She lived through the trauma of the car accident and went on to write a book about her experience.
9The elderly man lived through both world wars and saw many changes in his lifetime.
10They lived through the scandal and came out on the other side, stronger and more determined.