get something through something

get something through something
ˌget ˈthrough (sth) | ˌget sth ˈthrough (sth) derived
to be officially accepted; to make sth be officially accepted

They got the bill through Congress.

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Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • get something through — ˌget ˈthrough (sth) | ˌget sth ˈthrough (sth) derived to be officially accepted; to make sth be officially accepted • They got the bill through Congress. Main entry: ↑getderived …   Useful english dictionary

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  • get somebody through something — ˌget sb ˈthrough sth derived to help sb to be successful in an exam • She got all her students through the exam. Main entry: ↑getderived …   Useful english dictionary

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