Meaning

To survive a dangerous illness or difficult situation.

Example Sentence

"The surgery was risky, but he managed to pull through."

Synonyms

survive recover overcome get better

Usage Note

This phrasal verb is inseparable. The object must always come after the particle (e.g., "look after him" not "look him after").

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